Nino is the oldest Roman Catholic church established in the Philippines. It was built on the same spot where the image of the Sto. Nino de Cebu, a statue depicting the Child Jesus, was found in 1565 by Spanish explorers led by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. The image was found by a soldier.
Why do we celebrate Sto Nino?
For more than 30 years, the Sinulog Festival is a traditional celebration in Cebu City held every third Sunday of January to honor the Santo Niño (Child Jesus). Basically, the festival is done by a dance ritual, in which it tells the story of the Filipino people's pagan past and their acceptance of Christianity.
DAILY PRAYER TO STO. NINO (THE HOLY CHILD JESUS)
O HOLY CHILD JESUS
I love you with all my heart
Keep it pure and burning with God's love.
Though miserable I may be
Through your love and mercy
I wantyou to be happy within me.
Console all those who suffer.
Protect all those in harm's way.
Give us the strength to ward off the enemy.
Grant us the patience to bear the cross.
Ever increase in us our faith, hope and love in You.
So that as we journey through this life,
We may serve and glorify You in all that we do.
HOLY CHILD JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU...
PLEASE SHARE TO OTHERS AND BE BLESSED
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