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Padre Pio Heart Pilgrimage

Today, would be going to the Philippine National Shrine of St. Padre Pio at St. Tomas, Batangas arranged by Green Faith Travels.  Last night, Padre Pio's incorrupt heart relic arrived.  We would be joining the 9AM concelebrated Mass presided over by Papal Nuncio Archibishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia.

Meet-up is at McDonald's Greenbelt.  Boarding time is 3:15AM.  Bus leaves 3:30AM.  An after thought, leaving very early is very good decision as we were able to go back and forth to venerate Padre Pio's heart as we are only allowed about 7 seconds with the relic.  And I have lots of hankies.  c",)

Was at the Shrine around 5AM.



For breakfast and lunch, it would be at Batanguenas.


We were left to our own devices.  Thus, was able to attend the 7AM Mass and the 9AM Concelebrated Mass in the presence of the incorrupt heart relic of St. Padre Pio.

After the 7AM Mass, wanted to go back to the Divine Mercy Chapel but there would be a procession from there to the Main Chapel in preparation for the 9AM Concelebrated Mass. Was along the path.


After lunch, walked our way to our bus to proceed to the Marian Orchard in Balate, Batangas.  Our Lady of Manaog is there.  It arrived yesterday morning.  Timing that Mama Mary and Padre Pio's heart is in Batangas at the same time.



Attended the anticipated Mass in the presence of Our Lady of Manaoag.

Left Batangas around 5PM to meet the targeted 8AM arrival at Greenbelt.

We are blessed.

Pray.  Hope.  Don't worry.
- Padre Pio

posted by ~GFA~ @ 10/06/2018 12:50:00 PM