Aria Charmé

15/01/2025

𝙇𝙉 𝙁𝙐𝙉 𝙁𝘼𝘾𝙏𝙎 | 𝘼𝙡𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙉𝙞ñ𝙤!

These images can be found on home altars, in living rooms, or even in vehicles, often surrounded by flowers or candles. Its presence shows the deep devotion of Filipino Catholics, who regard the Holy Child with love and reverence, entrusting Him with their prayers and hopes.

Viva kay Señor Santo Niño!

🎨 Sem. Daine Ashley E. Pioquid
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ctto: Millenial Catholic

14/01/2025

Viva!

A reminder from Rev. Fr. Jayvee U. Delos Santos, "Perming tandaan, mas mataas si Sr. Sto. Niño kesa kay San Miguel nga atong ginabuytan."

Viva kay Sr. Sto. Niño! Viva! Viva! Viva!🎊

📷 Rev. Fr. Jayvee U. Delos Santos

09/01/2025

𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙑𝙀𝙉𝙀𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉

Some say that Catholics worship a piece of wood, misleading others by claiming that Catholics worship saints. In reality, the image of the Black Nazarene is not Christ Himself but a representation of Him, deserving respect and veneration because it bears His image.

On the other hand, the Blessed Sacrament, though it does not exhibit the physical appearance of Christ, is truly Christ Himself. Thus, Catholics distinguish between the two: offering adoration to the Blessed Sacrament while showing veneration and respect to the image of the Black Nazarene.

🎨 Sem. Daine Ashley E. Pioquid
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Source: Millenial Catholics

08/01/2025

𝙎𝙉𝙎 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 | 𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙂𝙀𝙉’𝙎 𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙍𝘾𝙊𝙊𝙇 : 𝙍𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙩𝙞-𝘼𝙩𝙞𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙣 ‘𝘽𝙪𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜’

This year, Rev. Fr. Jayvee Delos Santos, deeply rooted in Aklan’s traditions, collaborated with chemist Raymond J. Sucgang to tackle the challenges associated with traditional buling while preserving the festival’s authenticity. Their partnership resulted in New Gen’s Charcool, a modern formulation designed to enhance the Ati-Atihan experience. As part of this initiative, Fr. Jayvee engaged seminarians from the Sto. Niño Seminary in Numancia, Aklan, to participate in the production of the new buling, integrating it into their vocation campaign and training. This hands-on involvement not only deepened the seminarians' appreciation of the cultural and spiritual significance of the Ati-Atihan Festival but also provided them with a unique learning opportunity that connects faith, tradition, and innovation.

Read for more context:
https://www.boracayislandnews.com/new-gens-charcool-reinventing-the-ati-atihan-tradition-with-modern-buling/

🎨 Sem. Justin Ivan I. Igharas

08/01/2025

TAN-AWA | Kita nga mga deboto ni Sr. Sto. Niño hay gina-engganyo nga magpaeapak, raya hay simbolo it aton nga pagpaidaeum sa gahum ni Sto. Niño.

🎨 Sem. Daine Ashley E. Pioquid

07/01/2025

06/01/2025

𝙈𝙀𝙍𝙍𝙔 𝘾𝙃𝙍𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙈𝘼𝙎, 𝙃𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄 𝙋𝘼 𝙏𝘼𝙋𝙊𝙎 𝘼𝙉𝙂 𝙋𝘼𝙎𝙆𝙊!🎄

Based on the Liturgical Year and the General Roman Calendar, Christmas officially begins on Christmas Eve with First Vespers (Evening Prayer I) of the Nativity of the Lord and concludes with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. This feast typically falls on the Sunday after the Solemnity of the Epiphany (January 6), which means the end date of the Christmas season varies slightly each year.

In 2025, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord will fall on Sunday, January 12. Therefore, the Christmas season officially lasts 19 days, from the evening of December 24 through January 12.

🎨 Sem. Daine Ashley E. Pioquid
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Source: André Escaleira, Jr.- Denver Catholic (2024, December 27)

05/01/2025

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GOSPEL READING - JANUARY 5 | Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
Mt 2:1-12

The Pharisees approached Jesus and asked,
"Is it lawful for a husband to divorce his wife?"
They were testing him.
He said to them in reply, "What did Moses command you?"
They replied,
"Moses permitted a husband to write a bill of divorce
and dismiss her."
But Jesus told them,
"Because of the hardness of your hearts
he wrote you this commandment.
But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female.
For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother
and be joined to his wife,
and the two shall become one flesh.
So they are no longer two but one flesh.
Therefore what God has joined together,
no human being must separate."
In the house the disciples again questioned Jesus about this.
He said to them,
"Whoever divorces his wife and marries another
commits adultery against her;
and if she divorces her husband and marries another,
she commits adultery."
And people were bringing children to him that he might touch them,
but the disciples rebuked them.
When Jesus saw this he became indignant and said to them,
"Let the children come to me;
do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to
such as these.
Amen, I say to you,
whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child
will not enter it."
Then he embraced them and blessed them,
placing his hands on them.

🎨 Sem. Daine Ashley E. Pioquid
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Source: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025, January 5). The Epiphany of the Lord. USCCB.

05/01/2025

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23/12/2024

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𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘽𝙄𝙍𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙄𝙎 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙄𝙉𝙂

“And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.” (Luke 2:7)

🎨 Sem. Daine Ashley E. Pioquid

20/12/2024

LOOK | 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘿𝙄𝙁𝙁𝙀𝙍𝙀𝙉𝘾𝙀 𝘽𝙀𝙏𝙒𝙀𝙀𝙉 𝙈𝙄𝙎𝘼 𝘿𝙀 𝘼𝙂𝙐𝙄𝙉𝘼𝙇𝘿𝙊 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙈𝙄𝙎𝘼 𝘿𝙀 𝙂𝘼𝙇𝙇𝙊

Did you know that "Misa de Gallo" traditionally refers to the Midnight Mass celebrated on Christmas Eve? According to the Real Academia Española, the term "Misa de Gallo," which translates to "Rooster's Mass," was named after the rooster, a symbol of announcing the good news. In various countries, this term specifically pertains to the midnight celebration. However, in the Philippines, the phrase has commonly been associated with the entire series of "Simbang Gabi" masses held during the Christmas season. So, the next time your elders correct you when you say that "Misa de Gallo" and "Simbang Gabi" are the same, don’t be surprised. 😊

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝘼𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙖 𝙙𝙚 𝘼𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙙𝙤?

"Misa de Aguinaldo", or "Gift Mass," is a hallmark of Filipino Christmas traditions. This series of dawn masses spans nine days and serves as an offering of sacrifice—churchgoers rise before dawn to attend as an act of gratitude, devotion, or to fulfill a specific petition. These masses were originally designed for farmers who began their day early and to emphasize the importance of Christmas to early Filipino Christian converts.

Unlike the typical liturgical calendar masses, "Misa de Aguinaldo" is considered a privileged votive mass. These masses are celebrated for a significant reason ("pro re gravi") and draw a large congregation. The priests wear white vestments instead of the violet associated with Advent, and the "Gloria" is sung, setting these celebrations apart from regular Advent liturgies.

🎨 Sem. Daine Ashley E. Pioquid
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Source:
- Alas, P. (2023, December 16). Misa de Gallo, Simbáng Gabí, or Misa de Aguinaldo? EL FILIPINISMO.
- Hugot Seminarista

15/12/2024

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DEC 16 | NATIONAL YOUTH DAY PHILIPPINES

In 1986, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), as a way of concretizing its preferential love for the youth, approved the annual celebration of the NYD every December 16, the first day of the Misa de Gallo or Simbang Gabi.

The first NYD celebration was in 16 December 1986.

From 1987, NYD celebrations at the national level were held in Manila. From 1991 to 1997, the NYD was celebrated locally in the different parishes and dioceses.

For the period 1997 to 1999, themes where centered on the annual preparation for the Great Jubilee Year. His Excellency Most Rev. Rolando J. Trias-Tirona, OCD, DD, then ECY Chairman and Bishop of Malolos, revived the celebration of the NYD at a national level by hosting the NYD that year in his own diocese.

14/12/2024

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26/11/2024

LOOK | The Library Committee has started Library Week with the theme "Beyond the Pages," from November 24 to 29, 2024. This encourages seminarians to read more deeply and enjoy different kinds of books. The theme invites readers to look past just the story and discover the deeper meanings, themes, and backgrounds behind the texts.

🎨 Sem. Daine Ashley E. Pioquid

21/11/2024

HAPPY FEAST DAY, SNS CHOIR! 🥳

"He who sings, prays twice." - St. Augustine

Saint Cecilia, intercede for all musicians and those working in the music industry. Help them to remain true to themselves and the creative gifts God has given them. May their music help others and do much good in this world, and, one day, may they join the eternal chorus in heaven forever. Amen.

🎨 Sem. Justin Ivan I. Igharas

19/11/2024

𝐉𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐒 & 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑

𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓—Jesus is coming
𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐀𝐒—Jesus is born
𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄— Jesus teaches
𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐓—Jesus will die & rise
𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐔𝐔𝐌—Jesus suffered & died
𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑—Jesus rises

The Catechism of the Catholic Church speaks of the calendar as a long teaching moment. “The cycle of the liturgical year and its great feasts are… basic rhythms of the Christian’s life of prayer” (CCC, n. 2698). The great feasts “commemorate” and “communicate” the mystery of Christ (n. 1171).

The Church marked off not only the days of his life, but of our life today. For Jesus is the… “firstborn of many brethren” (Rom 8:29). Those terms imply that others, many others, are to follow; and so the Church proved this claim by celebrating the feasts of the saints, beginning with the Blessed Virgin Mary, but including the apostles, martyrs and many others.

The year, as it has developed, is, like a microscope or telescope, a finely tuned instrument for keeping its object always in focus, always near; and its object is Jesus Christ.

In the course of the liturgical year, Christians receive repeated exposure to the major events of salvation history. The cycle brings times of fasting and times of feasting, times of sorrow and times of joy, times of penance and times of reconciliation. All creation tells the story. All history tells the story. All our lives, yours and mine, tell the story.

It is a story of hope.

Source: The liturgical year—St. Hugh Catholic Church & School