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Ave Maria! Happy fiesta, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel!

Posted on July 29, 2015 by hechoayer

  Last 16 July, I, along with countless others, celebrated the feast of our Lady, Queen Beauty of Mt. Carmel. The strongest and most tangible association we devotees have with our Blessed Mother under this title is the Brown Scapular, … Continue reading →

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Amidst darkness, the Glimmer of Faith: Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 2014

Posted on August 4, 2014 by hechoayer

16 July 2014 would go down in modern Manila urban history as the day when Typhoon Glenda wreaked havoc on the city with its powerful winds that ripped-off malls’ facades, caused glass doors and walls to break, tearing-off tarpaulin advertisements … Continue reading →

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The Cloister: How the Pink Sisters Live a Life of Freedom

Posted on February 7, 2012 by hechoayer

What is it with nuns in pink that people flock to their convents? Is it the fact that they are constantly seen kneeling in front of the Blessed Sacrament that people think that if they pray for one’s petitions, these … Continue reading →

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