Manila Cathedral (Manila Bulletin File Photo)
Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa, Palawan Bishop Socrates Mesiona, chairman of the CBCP commission said, the holding of the Visita Iglesia, A Virtual Pilgrimage is in line with the country’s observance of the 500 years of Christianity this year at a time of pandemic.
The virtual pilgrimage begins today, May 8, at 10 a.m. and may be viewed through the Facebook page of the CBCP-ECM and on TV Maria. It will be held every first Saturday of the month.
“I am inviting the faithful to join this online pilgrimage as we celebrate the 500 years of Christianity in the country. You may join us through the Facebook page of the CBCP-Episcopal Commission on Mission and on TV Maria every first Saturday of the month starting today, May 8, at 10 a.m.,” Mesiona said over Radio Veritas.
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At Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Blessed Mary holds a baby Jesus above the altar. (Mary normally wears a crown and a silver locket, but during Christmas, the Jesus figure is placed in her arms.)
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The Christmas scene inside the massive dome contains 400 feet of garland, 100 bright red poinsettias and over 100 illuminated trees of various sizes.
Red bows, wreaths and candles adorn the pews.
Music fills the church as volunteers finish decorating for Christmas Masses at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in the Polish Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh.
They are the universal symbols of the holiday season.
Menorahs and dreidels, wreaths and trees, unity cups and bowls of fruit all integral parts of Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa.
While each has its own customs and meanings and ways to celebrate, all three share one thing in common: light.
Hanukkah has its eight candles in the menorah. Christmas includes an Advent wreath with four candles. Kwanzaa is symbolized with seven candles.
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Symbols of Hanukkah include dreidels, gold coins and the menorah.
Hanukkah
“Each day adds a little bit more of light,” said Rabbi Elchonon Friedman of Bnai Emunoh Chabad in Greenfield when talking about the menorah. “We need the light in this time of the year when it gets dark so early.”