WAY OF THE CROSS (PASSION OF CHRIST)

Via Crucis sa Marinduque?  'Yan ang laging usap-usapan bago sumapit ang panahon ng Semana Santa sa bansang PIlipinas.  Tanggapin po natin ang katotohanan na ang Lenten Capital ng Pilipinas ay matatagpuan sa puso at paraiso kung turingan ang lalawigan ng Marinduque.  Bilang mga Moryon ng Marinduque, nais namin maisadula at maisabuhay ang Passion of Christ (VIA CRUCIS) the way of the cross ayon sa turo at kaugnay sa pagdiriwang ng Simbahang Katolika.  Nawa po'y maramdaman natin ang paghihirap at pagpapakasakit ng ating Panginoong Hesukristo na siyang magiging inspirasyon natin upang tayo'y magkaroon ng pagpapanibago sa ating sarili mula sa ating mga pamilya.  Kasiyahan nawa po tayo ng Poong Maykapal! - THE AUTHOR

MIMAROPA TOURISM

Kahit saang anggulo tignan ang Morion ng Marinduque ay laging parte ng isang okasyon kung saan ang turismo ang pinag-uusapan.   Hindi maiaalis na ito ay bahagi ng kultura at tradisyon ng Marinduque.   Malaki ang naiitulong nito sa antas ng turismo kahit sa kabila ng taos sa puso pakikipagtulungan ng mga miyembro ng mga namamanata sa likod ng maskara hindi pa rin sapat ang tulong ng nangangasiwa.   Dahil dito, iilan pa rin ang nakakapagsuot ng Moryon kahit marami ang nais na magsagawa ng pamamanata.   Malaking halaga ang kailangan upang magkaroon ng sariling kasuotan ng Moryon.    Kaya kailangan mong bigyan ng oras at panahon upang makumpleto mo ang isang kasuotan nito.    Hindi lamang ito, ihahanda mo rin ang iyong sarili sa aspeto ng espiritwal, emosyonal at pisikal upang ganap kang maging tunay na Moryon ayon sa turo ng Simbahang Katoliko.     

Kaya magiging ganap kang tunay na Moryon kung handa ka.    Hindi lang basta pagsusuot nito kundi handa ka sa anumang bagay ayon sa turo ng Simbahang Katoliko.   Ang pagsusuot ng maskara tuwing Mahal na Araw ay isang hiwaga kung tunay kang mamamanata sa likod ng maskara dahil hindi mo mararamdaman ang pagod sa ilalim ng sikat araw.   Ganap kang magiging tunay na moryon kung isasabuhay mo ang turo at salita ng Diyos.     

Ang Moryon ng Marinduque ay angat sa sinumang nais na gumaya o tumulad sa pagsusuot nito dahil sa lalim ng kanilang pananampalataya at pagsunod sa yapak ni Hesukristo.   Ang tunay na pamamanata ay nanggagaling sa puso at isipan ng tunay na Moryon ng Marinduque.   Walang sinuman makakatulad nito kundi nagmula sa lahing Marinduqueño. - The Author

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FEAST OF ST. LONGINUS.

The Patron Saint Longinus

What is the definition and the meaning of the Patron Saints and why were these people chosen to become patrons of causes, professions and countries? The term 'Patron' is used in Christian religions, including the Roman Catholic religion, to describe holy and virtuous men and women who are considered to be a defender of a specific group of people or of a country. There is a patron for virtually every cause, country, profession or special interest. There are two categories of saints: martyrs and confessors. A martyr is one who is put to death for his Christian faith or convictions.
Fast, concise facts and information about Saint Longinus

The following provides fast and concise facts and information:
The patron of Mantua
Born: Cappadocia, Italy
Memorial Day / Feast Day: March 15th
Date of Death: Saint Longinus died in A.D. 45
Cause of Death: Beheaded

Who or what is Saint Longinus the patron saint of?
Saint Longinus is the patron of Mantua. Meanings, definition and origins - a patron is considered to be a defender of a specific group of people or of a nation. There is a patron for virtually every cause, profession or special interest. Prayers are considered more likely to be answered by asking a patron for intercession on their behalf.

The Story and History of Saint Longinus

The story and history of Saint Longinus. Longinus is believed to have been the centurion who pierced the side of the crucified Christ with a lance, and after witnessing the Divine manifestations around him, exclaimed, "Truly this man was the Son of God!" Longinus subsequently converted to Christianity and returned to his home in Cappadocia where he made many conversions. He was sentenced to torture and death by beheading under the orders of Pontius Pilate. Pontius Pilatus was the governor of the Roman Iudaea province who presided over the trial of Jesus and ordered his crucifixion.

Death of Saint Longinus

There are two categories of saints: martyrs and confessors. A Christian martyr is regarded as one who is put to death for his Christian faith or convictions. Confessors are people who died natural deaths. Date of Death: Saint Longinus died in A.D. 45. Cause of Death: Beheaded.

Why is Saint Longinus is the patron of Mantua?

St. Longinus is the patron of Mantua which is where his relics are preserved.

How Saint Longinus is represented in Christian Art

It is helpful to be able to recognise Saint Longinus in paintings, stained glass windows, illuminated manuscripts, architecture and other forms of Christian art. The artistic representations reflect the life or death of saints, or an aspect of life with which the person is most closely associated. Saint Longinus is represented in Christian Art wearing the uniform of a Roman soldier, and has a lance or spear in his hand.

Feast Day of Saint Longinus

The Feast Day of Saint Longinus is March 15th. The origin of Feast Days: most saints have specially designated feast days and are associated with a specific day of the year and these are referred to as the saint's feast day. The feast days first arose from the very early Christian custom of the annual commemoration of martyrs on the dates of their deaths at the same time celebrating their birth into heaven.
Source: http://www.catholic-saints.info/patron-saints/saint-longinus.htm

Lenten Season GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 22, 2011: THE PASSION OF CHRIST in Boac, Marinduque, Philippines.

Via Crucis 2011-Marinduque... from lyfndfoto on Vimeo.

Trivia: The Passion of Jesus Christ “Via Cruces or the way of the cross” is one of the highlight events during the Moriones Lenten Rites in Boac, Marinduque, Philippines. The actual action of the activity itself is based on the word of God. The main objective of the event is to commemorate the Passion of Jesus Christ during His time and to feel the essence of Lenten Season deeply as individual. (VIDEO: Thank you very much Arnel Caballero, Henry Sanchez of Jomo Production, Mr Danny Ignacio of Vignette Photography, Juvy Encarguez Ochoa and Robert Ochoa of RMO digital, Lordhan Arenas, Abbi by Classic Photography, Jonathan Manzo Matet Manzo of LYF ND FOTO with Yhaj NaYr our Videoman for the video. Mabuhay kayo!)

The Grotto of Massabielle "Original site of Our Lady of Lourdes"

The Grotto

In contrast to the grandness of Rosary Square and the various basilicas the grotto at Massabielle where St Bernadette's visions took place is very simple and stark. The recess of the grotto itself is undecorated, although a plain stone altar and lectern have been placed there so that Mass can be said. Above the main recess is the niche where the apparitions took place and Fabisch's statue now stands. A large stand of candles next to the altar is kept burning during the season.

The spring Bernadette is said to have dug can be seen at the rear of the grotto, shielded by a glass cover. Pilgrims can process through the grotto and it is traditional to touch the rocks directly under the statue; indeed so many people have done this that the stones have become polished. Also at the rear of the grotto is a metal box into which written prayers or petitions may be deposited; they are collected daily and burnt.

Rows of benches allow visitors to sit and pray or contemplate. Pilgrims are asked to remain silent while in the vicinity to create an atmosphere of devotion. One of the spots where Bernadette prayed to the Virgin is marked by a special paving slab.

Some of the rock walls around the grotto bear clear signs of deliberate alteration, presumably to improve access for pilgrims. It is no longer clear what the original configuration of the grotto was.

At least one contemporary account describes a series of chambers behind the statue's niche, which can only be reached by climbing "like a lizard" through clefts in the rocks. - The Author

JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES

Luzon Datum of 1911 Rock Marker

Luzon Datum of 1911 Rock Marker

Sometime in 1906 the USCGS (now NOAA) establized a geodetic marker drilled in a cubic meter of diorite rock atop this mountain formerly belongong to Balanacan, Mogpog but is at the bounderies of Brgy. Argao, Hinanggayon and Silangan, Mogpog, Marinduque and another reference rock marker about 10 feet away. This important geodetic point marker is used as point number one for all map makers of the country.Besides the Luzon Datum of 1911 rock marker, the Philippine NAMRIA establized a concrete reference marker. This Luzon Datum of 1911 is at first level accuracy. The Luzon Datum of 1911 (a 1906 USGS marker signifying the center of the Philippines).

This heart-shaped island is also smack-center of the Philippine Archipelago. A 1911 American-built marker, known as Luzon Datum of 1911, would later confirm that within Marinduque lies the geodetic center of the Philippines. In view of this, Marinduque island prides itself as the center of the Philippines. - The Author

Pugutan against Dragon Dance

Trivia...The popular tradition "Pugutan" during 1967 was conducted in Luneta Grandstand, one contest for cultural presentations on the celebration of International Tourism Year. There were many delegates & participants from the different countries in Asia attended. Almost fifty (50) Morions were part of the said event. The Grand Prize given to "Pugutan" of Order of the Moriones against the "Dragon Dance" of Republic of China and other countries. - The Author