Special Article: GUIDELINES ON THE CELEBRATION OF SIMBANG GABI IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MANILA

This special blog post was issued by Manila Archbishop +Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle on November 25, 2013. 1.) Simbang Gabi is a typical Filipino way of preparing for the great feast of Christmas. The tradition was brought to us by Spanish evangelizers from Mexico. Originally, it popularly came to be known as Misa Aguinaldo. De …

“WAITING IN JOYFUL HOPE” (December 17, 2017)

3rd Sunday of Advent [Gaudete Sunday]/Misa de Gallo (B - Pink/White) ANTIPHON (Philippians 4:4-5) Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say. rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near. INTRODUCTION: The Third Sunday of Advent is Gaudete Sunday, a Sunday of rejoicing. The Church, the People of God, rejoices in salvation from sin, inviting everyone to …