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Spiritual Journey At The Divine Mercy Shrine
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Last Sunday, my family, together
with my aunts from Australia, went to Divine Mercy Shrine in El Salvador, City,
Philippines. Every time my aunts have their vacation in the Philippines, they
pay homage to the Divine Mercy.
The Divine Mercy Shrine located in El
Salvador City, Philippines serves as catholic pilgrimage site for many Divine
Mercy devotees. It is set on the Divine
Mercy Hills and features a 50-feet statue of the Divine Mercy Jesus, said to be
the tallest of its kind in the world. The statue and its parks have become a
major tourist attraction in the area, drawing devotees and tourists alike. The shrine
is currently being managed by The Divine Mercy Foundation of Mindanao (Phils.),
Inc., The Marians of the Immaculate Conception, and The Archdiocese of Cagayan
de Oro.
As this is a
pilgrimage and sacred site, proper attire is to be observed. Nobody is allowed to wear shorts and
other revealing clothing as it is prohibited. However, visitors who have no idea about this
rule are provided by the shrine staffs with a blue cloth to cover up and
preserve modesty.
Luckily when we arrived at the shrine, we were able to catch
up the 10 o’clock mass in its magnificent church. Inside the church, we were
amazed of its architectural designs and religious statues. The church is a
venue for regular holy masses and daily confessions. Some priest also ministers
counseling and healing. After the mass, I had undergone confession and my
family went to a polish priest for healing and blessing.
We stood in front of the 50 – foot statue of Divine Mercy
that even though we’ve been to this place for many times already, we were still
in awe of the Divine Mercy statue. The statute is so big, marvelous, gigantic
and strong which reminds us that we have a big and strong God who is always
there to protect and console us.
Visitors who want to reach
the heart of the statue must have to climb up to 200 steps of the stairs. Devotees
don’t mind the steep climb as long as they can go as close to the statue. But before
that, they must attend a short orientation conducted by the shrine
administrators. This sacred site offers the best place to commune with our God.
The Divine Mercy Shrine is also being visited by many devotees
during Holy Week, the Feast of Mercy (Mercy Sunday every first Sunday after
Easter Sunday), and the Celebration of the Immaculate Conception (every December
8). Numbers of mysterious and unique events have been witnessed by some
devotees who include the miracle of the dancing sun.
My family and relatives were so delighted to have spent time
in the shrine.
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Best Regards,
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