(CATHOLIC YOUTH ONLINE)
With the ease in Covid-19 restrictions and with more people vaccinated against the coronavirus, more parishioners are expected to attend the nine-day “Simbang Gabi” votive masses, which begin on Friday, Dec. 16.
As in the pre-pandemic years, devout Catholics are expected
Filipinos’ faith in God will once again be on display when they rise up early and be on their Sunday’s best to attend the nine-day Simbang Gabi starting at dawn today, Dec. 16.
Notwithstanding the cold mornings, busy schedules, and the threat of Covid-19, Filipino Catholics are expected to troop to
Kalibo Bishop Jose Corazon Tala-oc is encouraging the faithful to observe the nine-day “Simbang Gabi” (Misa De Aguinaldo) which begins Thursday, Dec. 16.
Simbang Gabi (Manila Bulletin File) The Church leader cited the importance of the observance in the faithful’s spiritual preparation for the b
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In the Archdiocese of Manila, Apostolic Administrator Bishop Broderick S. Pabillo thanked Mayor Isko Moreno for adjusting the curfew hours which will be effective from 12 midnight to 3 a.m. to give churchgoers a chance to attend the novena masses.
“We are very thankful for his consideration,” Pabillo said. Metro Manila mayors have also agreed to adjust the curfew hours to 12 midnight to 3 a.m. for the same purpose effective last December 1.
“We have also advised all the parishes under the jurisdiction of the Manila archdiocese to celebrate more masses to give the faithful more opportunities to go to church,” Pabillo said. To observe physical distancing, only 30 percent of the church’s capacity is allowed under the general community quarantine.