Tag: popular religiosity
Black Nazarene devotees flock to Manila’s Quiapo district
The life-sized image is now encased in laminated tempered glass and climbing onto the carriage is deemed prohibited
IN PHOTOS: “Ahunan sa Ping-as”: A Resilient Religious Festivity Returns
The return of Ahunan sa Ping-as brought a sense of hope and renewal to the community of Pakil and neighboring places
St. Philomena’s blood liquifies during Padre Pio relics’ visit to Philippine...
The blood liquefaction was witnessed by many churchgoers, many of them were left in awe, and some even went emotional
Festival hopping in honor of the Black Nazarene and Santo Niño
The colorful culture of the Philippines is best seen through the vibrant festivals, which are fusions of Catholic and secular practices
Sinulog
Our God is a happy God, a God of joy. Our God is a child God. Our God is a dancing God.
Photos: ‘Pit Senyor!’
Devotees of the image of the Child Jesus would cry on top of their voices “Pit Senyor!”
Photos: Filipinos honor Child Jesus in colorful festival
The devotion of Filipinos, especially people from the central province of Cebu, to the Child Jesus has deep historical roots
From darkness to light: A priest’s encounter with the Philippines’ Child...
Father Leonilo Dagpin Jr. promised to continue preaching the “marvels of the Sto. Niño”
Photos: Child Jesus of the Philippines
The image of the Christ Child is widely venerated as miraculous by Filipino Catholics
Nazarene on the ground
Shall we keep waving handkerchiefs and dancing in front of our santos while we leave the many others to continue to die on our streets?
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