https://stperegrineparish.org Diocesan Shrine of St. Peregrine Laziosi Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:00:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://stperegrineparish.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-SPLDS-logo-01-32x32.png https://stperegrineparish.org 32 32 https://stperegrineparish.org/thirty-second-sunday-in-ordinary-time-november-08-2026/ Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:57:32 +0000 https://stperegrineparish.org/?p=669523 The Parable of the Wise and the Foolish Maidens is the first of three parables that conclude the Olivet Discourse of Jesus in Matthew 24-25. The discourse was triggered when the disciples of Jesus asked regarding on the destruction of the temple and on the signs of the coming of the Son of Man. Thus, […]

The post Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ November 08, 2026 first appeared on St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish & Diocesan Shrine.]]> https://stperegrineparish.org/holy-heroes-walk-2026-walking-in-the-footsteps-of-the-saints/ Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:30:40 +0000 https://stperegrineparish.org/?p=669509 Faith, joy, and devotion came together as children, parents, families, and parishioners gathered at St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish & Diocesan Shrine for the Holy Heroes Walk 2026, held on October 31 in joyful anticipation of the Solemnity of All Saints. The celebration began with the opening remarks of Rev. Fr. Bryan Ma. Eala, OSM, Parish […]

The post Holy Heroes Walk 2026: Walking in the Footsteps of the Saints first appeared on St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish & Diocesan Shrine.]]> https://stperegrineparish.org/28th-anniversary-of-the-dedication-of-the-altar-and-church-of-st-peregrine-laziosi-shrine/ Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:28:52 +0000 https://stperegrineparish.org/?p=669507 Twenty-eight years after its altar and church were dedicated, the community of St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish and Diocesan Shrine gathered once more around the altar on October 31, 2026, celebrating the anniversary not simply by looking back, but by remembering whose house the church truly is. The 6:00 AM Anniversary Mass was presided over by […]

The post 28th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Altar and Church of St. Peregrine Laziosi Shrine first appeared on St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish & Diocesan Shrine.]]> https://stperegrineparish.org/the-way-of-christ-is-the-beatitudes-solemnity-of-all-saints-november-01-2026/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:42:24 +0000 https://stperegrineparish.org/?p=669519 The English word “saint” has assumed a very precise, technical meaning. We used it to describe a man, woman, or child – always deceased and usually long deceased – who has undergone the Church’s approval process known as canonization. We used it to describe someone who is, the Church authoritatively assures us, with God in […]

The post “The Way of Christ is the Way of Beatitudes” ~ Solemnity of All Saints ~ November 01, 2026 first appeared on St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish & Diocesan Shrine.]]> https://stperegrineparish.org/living-rosary-2026/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:27:04 +0000 https://stperegrineparish.org/?p=669504 The parish community gathered on the evening of October 30, 2026, for the Living Rosary, a special prayer gathering in honor of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary and a meaningful culmination of the Month of the Holy Rosary. Held in front of the church, the gathering brought together parishioners of all ages in […]

The post Living Rosary 2026 first appeared on St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish & Diocesan Shrine.]]> https://stperegrineparish.org/marian-homage-2026/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:26:15 +0000 https://stperegrineparish.org/?p=669502 On October 24, 2026, the Atrium of St. Alexis Formation House became a place of prayer, devotion, and thanksgiving as students, faculty, parishioners, and members of the community gathered for the Marian Homage, a beautiful tribute to our Blessed Mother, Mary. The celebration began with the prayerful reflection on the Joyful Mysteries of the Holy […]

The post Marian Homage 2026 first appeared on St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish & Diocesan Shrine.]]> https://stperegrineparish.org/thirtieth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-october-25-2026-2/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:34:44 +0000 https://stperegrineparish.org/?p=669511 A scholar of the Law tests Jesus by asking which commandment is the greatest. Jesus answers by uniting two Old Testament commandments: Deuteronomy 6:5, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind,” and Leviticus 19:18, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” The […]

The post Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ October 25, 2026 first appeared on St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish & Diocesan Shrine.]]> https://stperegrineparish.org/blessing-of-parish-leaders-on-the-29th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:23:37 +0000 https://stperegrineparish.org/?p=669500 In a meaningful celebration during the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish and Diocesan Shrine solemnly blessed the members of the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), Heads of Commissions, Ministries, and Communities during the 9:00 AM Holy Mass on October 18, 2026. The blessing was graciously presided over by our Parish Priest, […]

The post Blessing of Parish Leaders on the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time first appeared on St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish & Diocesan Shrine.]]> https://stperegrineparish.org/twenty-ninth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-october-18-2026/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:04:11 +0000 https://stperegrineparish.org/?p=669462 Matthew 22:15-21 presents Jesus’ encounter with the Pharisees and the Herodians, who attempt to trap Him with a politically sensitive question: “Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?” (Mt 22:17). During Jesus’ time, the Roman Empire ruled over Judea, and the census tax symbolized Roman authority and occupation. If Jesus […]

The post Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ October 18, 2026 first appeared on St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish & Diocesan Shrine.]]> https://stperegrineparish.org/splp-parish-pastoral-planning-2026/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:22:42 +0000 https://stperegrineparish.org/?p=669498 Guided by the theme “Growing in Service, Maturing in Virtues,” St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish held its Parish Pastoral Planning on October 9–11, 2026, at La Traviesa Resort. The gathering brought together the Parish Pastoral Council, heads of commissions, ministries, and communities to reflect on their shared mission, evaluate past activities, and establish pastoral priorities for […]

The post SPLP Parish Pastoral Planning 2026 first appeared on St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish & Diocesan Shrine.]]> https://stperegrineparish.org/all-are-invited-some-refuse-twenty-eighth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-october-11-2026/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:21:24 +0000 https://stperegrineparish.org/?p=669458 There is a need to respond in a positive way to Jesus in order to participate fully in the new life he brings. This is illustrated in the gospel for this Sunday through a story about a wedding feast. The King invites many people. But many find excuses not to come. They consider their own […]

The post “All are invited, some refuse” ~ Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ October 11, 2026 first appeared on St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish & Diocesan Shrine.]]> https://stperegrineparish.org/twenty-seventh-sunday-in-ordinary-time-october-4-2026/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:55:42 +0000 https://stperegrineparish.org/?p=669450 Matthew 21:33–43, commonly known as the Parable of the Wicked Tenants, is a pivotal allegory delivered by Jesus in the Temple during Holy Week. Delivered directly to the chief priests and elders, the passage addresses covenant betrayal, rejection, and divine judgment. PARABLE ALLEGORY Allegory / Symbol Meaning Landowner God the Father Vineyard Israel Wicked Tenants […]

The post Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ October 4, 2026 first appeared on St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish & Diocesan Shrine.]]> https://stperegrineparish.org/parish-blood-donation-drive/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:15:01 +0000 https://stperegrineparish.org/?p=669487 In the spirit of Christian love and service, the St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish held a Blood Donation Drive on September 26, bringing parishioners and members of the community together for a simple yet meaningful act of generosity. The initiative was spearheaded by the Commission on Service to Human Promotion, in cooperation with the Philippine Red […]

The post Parish Blood Donation Drive first appeared on St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish & Diocesan Shrine.]]> https://stperegrineparish.org/gabi-ng-mga-layko-2026-a-celebration-of-faith-service-and-fellowship/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:13:11 +0000 https://stperegrineparish.org/?p=669485 The lay faithful of St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish and Diocesan Shrine gathered on September 26, 2026, for a meaningful and joyful Gabi ng mga Layko, held at the Parish Hall. The event brought together members of the parish’s various ministries and commissions for an evening dedicated to worship, formation, appreciation, and fellowship. The celebration began […]

The post GABI NG MGA LAYKO 2026: A Celebration of Faith, Service, and Fellowship first appeared on St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish & Diocesan Shrine.]]> https://stperegrineparish.org/the-virtue-of-the-first-son-twenty-sixth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-september-27-2026/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:08:06 +0000 https://stperegrineparish.org/?p=669444 The Parable of the Two Sons is directly addressed by the Lord Jesus to those who questioned his authority, the chief priests and elders. Rather than answering them directly, the Lord tells a short story about a father who asks his two sons to work in his vineyard. The first son refuses but later regrets […]

The post “The Virtue of the First Son” ~ Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ September 27, 2026 first appeared on St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish & Diocesan Shrine.]]> https://stperegrineparish.org/the-lords-mercy-and-generosity-twenty-fifth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-september-20-2026/ Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:54:55 +0000 https://stperegrineparish.org/?p=669442 As mentioned by the Lord Jesus in today’s Gospel, a denarius was a fair, standard day’s wage for an agricultural laborer during his time. Therefore, the laborers who worked all day long were paid justly. The generosity of the landowner of the vineyard for those who were hired later and were paid with the same […]

The post “The Lord’s Mercy and Generosity” ~ Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ September 20, 2026 first appeared on St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish & Diocesan Shrine.]]> https://stperegrineparish.org/solemnity-of-our-lady-of-sorrows-2026-misa-cantata-celebrated-with-deep-faith-and-devotion/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:21:28 +0000 https://stperegrineparish.org/?p=669496 The faithful gathered in prayerful celebration for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Sorrows on September 15, 2026, through a solemn Misa Cantata honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary under her title as the Sorrowful Mother. The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by The Very Rev. Fr. Paul Martin Ma. Gapuz, OSM whose inspiring message invited […]

The post Solemnity of Our Lady of Sorrows 2026: Misa Cantata Celebrated with Deep Faith and Devotion first appeared on St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish & Diocesan Shrine.]]> https://stperegrineparish.org/solemn-procession-in-honor-of-the-solemnity-of-our-lady-of-sorrows/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:18:18 +0000 https://stperegrineparish.org/?p=669493 With profound faith and devotion, the parish community participated in the Solemn Procession in Honor of the Solemnity of Our Lady of Sorrows held along National Road on September 15, 2026. As the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Sorrows was carried through the streets, the faithful joined […]

The post Solemn Procession in Honor of the Solemnity of Our Lady of Sorrows first appeared on St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish & Diocesan Shrine.]]> https://stperegrineparish.org/via-matris-walking-with-our-sorrowful-mother/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:17:08 +0000 https://stperegrineparish.org/?p=669491 On this blessed day as the Church commemorates the Solemnity of Our Lady of Sorrows, the faithful of St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish and Diocesan Shrine gathered in prayerful reflection through the Via Matris (Way of the Sorrowful Mother), a devotion that invites us to journey with the Blessed Virgin Mary as she faithfully endured the […]

The post Via Matris: Walking with Our Sorrowful Mother first appeared on St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish & Diocesan Shrine.]]> https://stperegrineparish.org/a-heart-bound-to-mercy-twenty-fourth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-september-13-2026/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:46:07 +0000 https://stperegrineparish.org/?p=669434 The dialogue between Jesus and Peter in Matthew 18:21-35 establishes divine mercy not as an exceptional concession, but as the foundational law of the Kingdom of God. When Peter offers to forgive seven times—a number already considered generous under rabbinic traditions—Christ surpasses these legalistic boundaries by commanding forgiveness “seventy-seven times” (or seventy times seven). Drawing […]

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