The National Shrine of the Divine Mercy is located at Brgy. Sta. Rosa 1, Marilao, Bulacan. It is a Roman Catholic Church which is known as “Pambansang Dambana ng Dakilang Awa ng Diyos” in Filipino. Divine Mercy Mass was first held on Feb 2, 1992 and this modern style church building is dedicated to Divine Mercy in Marilao, Bulacan. It is one of the most visited places in Bulacan and it was elevated to the status of National shrine by Archbishop Orlando Quevedo of Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines. Upon entering on the church you will feel the peace and tranquility especially during ordinary days. There’s an area for Mass and there are chapels where you can just sit or kneel, light candles and pray at peace.
Inside this chapel there are wall paintings depicting hope, faith and love and be fascinated by their simple yet very powerful aura of the main Altar-image of Divine Mercy.
As you walk down you will be stop by seeing the Entrance of Lourdes Cave, No entrance fee. Try to get inside so you can get the opportunity to pray for your health. Majority devotees of Divine Mercy believe in miraculous water of Our Lourdes as you can see in the pictures there are crutches, bandages coming from sick people that are healed by their faith in Our Lourdes.
As you go through the cave and see after Jesus Christ lying on a rectangular box like sealed with glass protruding his foot. People who enter here are mashing Jesus foot and even the glass then feel the Mercy in their body.
At the left side of the Cave you can visit Divine Mercy official souvenir Shop.You can support the Souvenir Shop and help sustain the propagation of the Divine Mercy Devotion by means of buying Statue, Books, Rosaries, Novena Booklets, tapes, CDs etc.
In front of souvenir shop stare at the next area where in you can stay for a while conceive and feel the warm atmosphere from the breeze of the fresh air coming from the trees that surrounds it.
Upon walking you must visit the end of it. At the left side of it 3 o’clock prayer area is situated and at the right side this is where Our Lady of Fatima placed.
Our Lady of Fatima sits atop the cliff as you can see there is water falls on it. The water that flows on it are gently getting down on a wishing well which makes it more beautiful adding the green foliage that surrounds Our Lady of Fatima that was so adorable in person. People throw coins here and make a wish try to notice there are three faucet people here have their own bottles and receive miraculous water from it.
In addition at the left side of it is a mini statue of Divine Mercy a 3’oclock Prayer area. It also serves as a small bridge that will take you to the another site of Divine Mercy.
Another chapel will great you here upon entering people remove their shoes, kneel and pray. I was captivated by the style of this chapel it looks very simple and refined. Looking at the right side is a detailed Miniature Bethlehem of St. Francis covered with glass. It so cute when you see it in person variety of scene like people riding in the hoarse, carrying sack of rice, or fetch a pail of water etc.
I went down and I saw a wide covered area where the Mass are being held as you go through there is a huge signage showing the proper attire inside the National Shrine and Small canteen- Cafe Lolek where you can buy some food and beverages.
At the left side of the Covered Court is the model of Calvary- an inward long way with life sized station of the cross.
And the of course the latest in Divine Mercy-The Tallest Divine Mercy statue. The 100-foot Divine Mercy statue together with its 50-foot building is the tallest Divine Mercy statue in the Philippines. It is bigger than 50-foot Statue in Cagayan de Oro. Bishop Martin Uzoukwu of Minna, Nigeria is the one who is in charge of blessing the 100 foot Divine Mercy statue and Fr. Prospero Tenorio, WACOM Asia secretary-general, was the man behind the idea of building Divine Mercy Statue in Marilao, Bulacan. I was so fortunate to witness how beautiful it is adding the scene of a man kneeling on the grass in front of the Divine Mercy statue soulfully praying. It was so fulfilling that I personally felt the God’s mercy that was priceless.
Leaving Divine Mercy there are plenty of stores and street vendors you will eventually encounter outside offering variety of Chicharon ,rice cakes like Bibingka,Suman,puto,kutchinta etc., and other sweets like Samani,bukayo,yema etc. that are perfect fit as pasalubong to your love ones.
Try to visit Divine Mercy so you will get a chance to see how beautiful it is, take pictures, buy souvenirs, explore yet don’t forget your inner intention why we should go in Church and Feel God’s Mercy.
God bless us all.
How to get there:
If you are using Public Vehicles take a Jeepney ride going Malolos/Baliuag/Plaridel/Blagtas/Bocauae/Sta. Maria or Marilao then stop over Marilao Bridge and take Tricycle or Jeepney again going to Divine Mercy Sta. Rosa 1 Marilao, Bulacan
And if you are using Private Cars use NLEX and take Marilao Exit going San Jose del Monte road drive and go straight safely until you see the Church in your right. Ask for parking lots if I’m not mistaken-P20 fee.
For more info or inquiries about wedding rates, baptism, events, accommodations and car blessings just visit their official website.
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The National Shrine of the Divine Mercy
Date: May 24, 2017
The National Shrine of the Divine Mercy is located at Brgy. Sta. Rosa 1, Marilao, Bulacan. It is a Roman Catholic Church which is known as “Pambansang Dambana ng Dakilang Awa ng Diyos” in Filipino. Divine Mercy Mass was first held on Feb 2, 1992 and this modern style church building is dedicated to Divine Mercy in Marilao, Bulacan. It is one of the most visited places in Bulacan and it was elevated to the status of National shrine by Archbishop Orlando Quevedo of Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines. Upon entering on the church you will feel the peace and tranquility especially during ordinary days. There’s an area for Mass and there are chapels where you can just sit or kneel, light candles and pray at peace.
Inside this chapel there are wall paintings depicting hope, faith and love and be fascinated by their simple yet very powerful aura of the main Altar-image of Divine Mercy.
As you walk down you will be stop by seeing the Entrance of Lourdes Cave, No entrance fee. Try to get inside so you can get the opportunity to pray for your health. Majority devotees of Divine Mercy believe in miraculous water of Our Lourdes as you can see in the pictures there are crutches, bandages coming from sick people that are healed by their faith in Our Lourdes.
As you go through the cave and see after Jesus Christ lying on a rectangular box like sealed with glass protruding his foot. People who enter here are mashing Jesus foot and even the glass then feel the Mercy in their body.
At the left side of the Cave you can visit Divine Mercy official souvenir Shop.You can support the Souvenir Shop and help sustain the propagation of the Divine Mercy Devotion by means of buying Statue, Books, Rosaries, Novena Booklets, tapes, CDs etc.
In front of souvenir shop stare at the next area where in you can stay for a while conceive and feel the warm atmosphere from the breeze of the fresh air coming from the trees that surrounds it.
Upon walking you must visit the end of it. At the left side of it 3 o’clock prayer area is situated and at the right side this is where Our Lady of Fatima placed.
Our Lady of Fatima sits atop the cliff as you can see there is water falls on it. The water that flows on it are gently getting down on a wishing well which makes it more beautiful adding the green foliage that surrounds Our Lady of Fatima that was so adorable in person. People throw coins here and make a wish try to notice there are three faucet people here have their own bottles and receive miraculous water from it.
In addition at the left side of it is a mini statue of Divine Mercy a 3’oclock Prayer area. It also serves as a small bridge that will take you to the another site of Divine Mercy.
Another chapel will great you here upon entering people remove their shoes, kneel and pray. I was captivated by the style of this chapel it looks very simple and refined.
Looking at the right side is a detailed Miniature Bethlehem of St. Francis covered with glass. It so cute when you see it in person variety of scene like people riding in the hoarse, carrying sack of rice, or fetch a pail of water etc.I went down and I saw a wide covered area where the Mass are being held as you go through there is a huge signage showing the proper attire inside the National Shrine and Small canteen- Cafe Lolek where you can buy some food and beverages.
At the left side of the Covered Court is the model of Calvary- an inward long way with life sized station of the cross.
And the of course the latest in Divine Mercy-The Tallest Divine Mercy statue. The 100-foot Divine Mercy statue together with its 50-foot building is the tallest Divine Mercy statue in the Philippines. It is bigger than 50-foot Statue in Cagayan de Oro. Bishop Martin Uzoukwu of Minna, Nigeria is the one who is in charge of blessing the 100 foot Divine Mercy statue and Fr. Prospero Tenorio, WACOM Asia secretary-general, was the man behind the idea of building Divine Mercy Statue in Marilao, Bulacan. I was so fortunate to witness how beautiful it is adding the scene of a man kneeling on the grass in front of the Divine Mercy statue soulfully praying. It was so fulfilling that I personally felt the God’s mercy that was priceless.
Leaving Divine Mercy there are plenty of stores and street vendors you will eventually encounter outside offering variety of Chicharon ,rice cakes like Bibingka,Suman,puto,kutchinta etc., and other sweets like Samani,bukayo,yema etc. that are perfect fit as pasalubong to your love ones.
Try to visit Divine Mercy so you will get a chance to see how beautiful it is, take pictures, buy souvenirs, explore yet don’t forget your inner intention why we should go in Church and Feel God’s Mercy.
God bless us all.
How to get there:
If you are using Public Vehicles take a Jeepney ride going Malolos/Baliuag/Plaridel/Blagtas/Bocauae/Sta. Maria or Marilao then stop over Marilao Bridge and take Tricycle or Jeepney again going to Divine Mercy Sta. Rosa 1 Marilao, Bulacan
And if you are using Private Cars use NLEX and take Marilao Exit going San Jose del Monte road drive and go straight safely until you see the Church in your right. Ask for parking lots if I’m not mistaken-P20 fee.
For more info or inquiries about wedding rates, baptism, events, accommodations and car blessings just visit their official website.
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