Its that time of the year again for us Catholics wherein we celebrate the paschal mystery of our faith. One of the traditions that we Filipinos do is the Visita Iglesia. It entails going to seven different churches to pray. This act of visiting different churches does not only show our sense of being religious but also our aspect of being a tourist to the different churches that lies near us.
Here are seven churches that can be included in your list for your Visita Iglesia if you live near Las Piñas City.
1. Our Lady of Fatima Parish Church
Location: Binakayan, Kawit, Cavite
It is said to be the home of the miraculous and episcopally crowned image of Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Fatima, the patroness of Binakayan. Inside the parish stands the big statue of Our Lady of Fatima along with the three children to whom the Secrets of Fatima were revealed. The top of the church is more easily seen on the road with the cross situated on top of what appears to be a crown.
Facebook Page: "Our Lady of Fatima Parish Binakayan"
2. Cathedral of Imus
Location: Carsadang Bago, Imus City, Cavite
One would be in awe with this more than 90 year old cathedral. It became a cathedral for the diocese of Imus in 1961. It was declared as an important historic structure by the National Historic Institute of the Philippines by placing a historical marker in 2006.
The Imus Cathedral is located in the Imus town proper. It is beside the Imus Plaza and in front of it is the Municipal Hall and Imus Park.
3. Church of Dasmariñas / Immaculate Conception Parish Church
Location: Dasmariñas City, Cavite
It is said to be the first Catholic parish church in Dasmariñas City, Cavite. The church and convent has been a witness to the history of that place. It was even the site of bloodshed during the Philippine revolution against Spain. The church was declared as an important historic structure by the National Historic Institute of the Philippines by placing a historical marker in 1986.
4. Sto. Niño de Molino Parish Church
Location: Bahayang Pag-Asa, Molino, Bacoor, Cavite
This beautiful church stands in a quiet place in Bahayang Pag-Asa. A small statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary can be seen outside just beside the church. One just needs to go inside the Bahayang Pag-Asa subdivision in order to visit and experience this church.
5. Shrine of the Five Wounds of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Location: Las Piñas City
This church lies along the commonly traffic ridden Alabang-Zapote road. Statues of saints are placed on top of the church. This is a church that is easy to see and very accessible since it is located at the main road that crosses Las Piñas City and Muntinlupa City.
6. Shrine of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus
Location: Pasay City
This church is near Resorts World so before having some fun, one's religious obligations can be done first without much excuse since it is just near. A statue of St. Therese can be seen outside just above the entryway of the church. This church is just in front of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3.
7. Archdiocesan Shrine of Jesus, The Way, The Truth and The Life
Location: Pasay City
This could be one's last stop as one finishes his list of 7 churches for Visita Iglesia. The church is situated just near SM Mall of Asia. The quiet life of the mall during the holy week and its distance from this church is just fitting to be included in one's list as he finishes his prayers.
Never fail to visit both old and new churches as one goes through his list. The old structures of the church will not only make us be in awe of the beauty of the place, wherein our ancestors also used to recite their prayers, but it also makes us recall of the solemnity that we must do in praying. These new churches, on the other hand, will continue to amaze us. Even though our surroundings continue to prosper and develop throughout the years. We never forget to keep our faith in order to give thanks for the abundance that we have received.
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