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Saturday, February 12, 2011

The Dominican Mission in the Philippines


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Rev. Fr. Louie R. Coronel, OP
“ Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 28:19)

The Mission of the Roman Catholic Church is founded upon Jesus' command to his followers to spread the faith across the world. The Confirmation of the Order of Preachers on December 22, 1216 reinforced such mission “... to propagate the Catholic faith, preaching the name of our Lord Jesus Christ throughout the world” (MOPH XXV, p.144)for the Order founded by St. Dominic “is known from the beginning to have been instituted especially for preaching and the salvation of souls” (Prologue to the Primitive Constitution). The idea of Mission – being sent to share the fruit of God’s love – resonates in the heart of the Dominican vocation. Dominic sent out the early Friars from quiet centers of study, prayer, and community life to the frontiers, where light ended and darkness began. They went as lights shining in that darkness and as voices shouting in that wilderness. And where that light found welcome and those words found hearing, behold! There was life: the life of Him who proclaimed Himself the Way, the Truth and the Life.


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Dominican Mission in the Philippines

The Saga of La Naval


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Photo c/o Estan Cabigas

A Historical Reflection on the Centennial Coronation of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
Rev. Fr. Louie R. Coronel, OP


The Philippines has always been described as un Pueblo amante de Maria, a country in love with Mary. The filial devotion to the Blessed Mother has been propagated by the Spanish missionaries since the 16th century. As a result, one-fourth of all parishes in the country have the Virgin Mary as their titular patroness without counting innumerable barrio chapels,religious oratories or private shrines dedicated to her. But of all the marian images in the country, the image of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary under the title La Naval de Manila holds the primordial place in antiquity and devotion.


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