The Nine-Thursday Mass of Saint Jude Thaddeus
What comes to your mind when you hear about miracles? Is it healing, saints, or answered prayers from God? When we speak of miracles, it seems like we could publish our own dictionary for its various definitions. As Catholics, we believe in the power of the bible, rosary, and saints that are said to be instruments of Jesus Christ. This week let’s explore the world of religion by sharing the story of Patron Saint Jude Thaddeus of...
Baranggay Cotta
Every day, around six o’clock in the evening, the whole Quezon Avenue becomes one of the busiest places in Lucena City. There are plenty of students and employees goofing around while waiting for a ride home. One of the jeepneys that they usually wait for is the jeepney from Cotta. Have you been there? If not, then let me be your guide today. Brief History Cotta came from the Spanish form of the Tagalog word “kuta” which means...
Lucena City Bird’s Park
We all went on field trips at some point in our lives, and as varied as our itineraries were, field trips were never complete without a trip to the zoo. Unfortunately, as entertaining and helpful as those trips were, most of the major zoos in the country are a considerable driving distance away from the province, so they were mostly saved for that once a year event. Well, that is until someone came up with the idea of building a mini...
St. Ferdinand Cathedral
The St. Ferdinand Cathedral in Lucena City is a common sight and almost a common meet-up place in the city. Located at the heart of Lucena City’s Poblacion(city proper), lots of people pass by the Patio of St. Ferdinand Cathedral everyday. Those with Catholic faith may have gone inside to pray and pay reverence while those with different faiths simply pass by the church grounds. But do you know that the Cathedral is more than a...
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