Padre Pio Prayer Group - Pateros

The Prayer Group is a response, to the spiritual needs of our times, as perceived by Padre Pio of Pietrelcina. The purpose is to promote the spreading of the teaching of Christ, who repeatedly insisted on the necessity of Prayer. This is a response in obedience to repeated invitations to prayer issued by the Supreme Pontiffs and the Hierarchy, in accordance with the tradition so admirably expressed by the Ecumenical Councils, especially by the Second Vatican Council. The Group propose to follow the general principles of the Franciscan spirituality of Padre Pio – which includes:

A. Total and unconditional adherence to the teaching of the Catholic Church, guided by the Pope and the Bishops.

B. Prayer with the Church, through the Church and in the Church. By this is meant an active participation in the liturgical and sacramental life of the Church as an essential means of intimate union with God.

C. A willingness to share in the sufferings of Christ, as an effective means of reparation, according to the teaching of Saint Paul.

D. Generosity and self-sacrifice in undertaking works of charity, especially for the suffering and needy, as a practical demonstration of the members’ love of God.

Rules:

1. The Group will only accept aspirants residing within or nearby the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pasig (especially those residing in Pateros and Taguig). No membership fees.

2. Members must attend the monthly (online) prayer meeting every 23rd of the month to be eligible for the home visit of the Habit Relic of Padre Pio.

3. Pray for the Church, the Pope, the Bishops, Ecclesiastical and Religious Vocations, the sanctification of the Clergy, zeal in living the Christian life, the conversion of sinners and of atheists, the sick, especially the incurable, the old, and other intentions which include the needs of the Church and society at any particular time.

4. Members may post their intentions and thanksgiving to be included in the monthly intentions of the Group.

Interested individuals may fill out this Google Form.

The Reliquary

Updated December 16, 2023

Relic means remains. There are three classifications of relics: first class, which comes directly from the body of the saint; second class, which the saint used during his or her lifetime or where the saint’s body was interred, burial clothes; and third class which are objects touched to a first or second class relic. The sacredness of relics, however, does not have stages or classifications. Relics are sacred, whatever its classification may be (Dr. Dave Dela Cruz, O.P., More Precious Than Gold).

The Reliquary is an apostolate of the Oratorio de Santa Marta de Pateros for the Diocesan Shrine of Saint Martha and San Roque Parish Church as well as other Parish Churches in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pasig. It aims to enrich the devotion to the Saints and their Relics and encourage the faithful to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. It also attracts pilgrims where the relics are exposed for public veneration.

The Relics of the Reliquary are authentic and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the source for public veneration.

For inquiries and requests for third class relics, please write to:

oratorioph@gmail.com

Panalangin kay San Roque

Si Roque ay isang pangkaraniwang mamamayan lamang na nagbuhat sa isang mayamang angkan at isinilang ng may mapulang krus sa ibabaw ng kanyang sikmura. Naulila siyang lubos sa gulang na dalawampung taon at bilang pagtalima sa tagubilin ni Hesukristo, sa kanyang tagasunod, lihim niyang ipinamahagi ang kanyang kayamanan sa mga mahihirap. Nagsuot manlalakbay at nagtungo sa Roma. Dito inialay niya ang kanyang buhay sa paglilingkod sa mga may sakit hanggang siya ay nahawa. Siya ay nag-isa at pinagkalooban ng isang aso na nagbigay ng tinapay at nag-alaga sa kanya. Si Roque ay nagpapagaling sa may sakit at maraming ipinamalas na himala. Siya ay nabilanggo ng limang taon dahil sa maling paratang sa kanya. Sa loob ng limang taon ay nagdanas siya ng maraming hirap at sakit sa bilangguan. Isang araw napansin na nagliliwanag sa loob ng bilangguan at nakitang patay si Roque. Sa gawing ulunan ay nakita nila ang isang pirasong tabla na nakasulat ay ganito: “SINO MANG ABUTIN NG SALOT AY TUMAWAG SA AKING ALIPING SI SAN ROQUE AT IPAG-AADYA KO, ALANG ALANG SA KANYA.”

PANALANGIN KAY SAN ROQUE

O Dakilang San Roque, ipag-adya mo kami, idinudulog namin mula sa awa ng Diyos; sa pamamagitan mo, maiangat nawa ng aming mga katawan sa mga nakakahawang sakit, at ang aming mga kaluluwa sa nakamamatay na kasalanan.

Alalayan mo kami na magamit ng tama ang aming kalusugan at batahin ang mga paghihirap ng may tiyaga; at sa pamamagitan ng iyong halimbawa ay amin din tamasahin ang kaligayahang iyong nakamit sa bisa ng iyong mabuting kaugalian.

Gamot, biyaya ng langit sa lahat ng sakit nasa iyo mahal na San Roque, mediko ng lahat ng salot at karamdaman.

(Tahimik na ipanalangin sandali ang sariling kahilingan)

O Mahal na Patrong San Roque, ipanalangin mo kami.

Amen.

Message of Senator Leila M. De Lima on the Celebration of the Solemnity of Saint Martha

Senator Leila M. De Lima attended the Holy Mass of Christian Burial for Dame Norma Villegas (Mother of Archbishop Socrates Villegas) on October 24, 2016 at the Diocesan Shrine of Saint Martha and San Roque Parish Church and venerated the image of Santa Marta de Pateros before her departure.

MESSAGE ON THE CELEBRATION OF THE SOLEMNITY OF SAINT MARTHA

    Today, I join the municipality of Pateros and all the devotees in celebrating the Solemnity of Saint Martha.

    Sa panahon na sinusubok ang ating katatagan ng mga panibagong hamon, nawa’y humugot po tayo ng lakas at pag-asa sa ating pananampalataya—na kasabay ng ating pagsisikap na makabangon at tuluyang makaahon, ay nariyan lagi ang gabay at pagpapala ng Mahal na Panginoon.

    To the people of Pateros and devotees of Saint Martha, let us continue to invoke her intercession for us in these trying times. May she champion us in seeking for the Lord’s never-ending protection from the COVID-19 pandemic, for His shower of blessings for the people of Pateros, and for His continued guidance to our church leaders and beloved countrymen.

    Like Saint Martha who offered her heart in serving our Lord, may we find the same joy in our hearts as we offer our service to God through one another. Gayundin sana sa ating mga kabataan, na sa modernong panahon ay marami nang pinagkakaabalahan at pinagmumulan ng impormasyon at opinyon, nawa’y patuloy kayong kumapit sa ating Poong Maykapal na siyang tunay na bukal ng liwanag at kaalaman, sundin ang Kanyang mga dakilang aral at kalooban, bilang mga susunod na pinuno at tagapagtaguyod ng isang maka-Diyos, makatotohanan at makatarungang lipunan.

    Finally, may I request that you include in your prayers the true state of our country and the welfare of our people.

    Again, my warmest greetings to all!

(SGD.) LEILA M. DE LIMA

Message of the Vice President of the Philippines on the Second Reopening Anniversary of Oratorio de la Patrona

MESSAGE

Greetings to Oratorio de la Patrona as you celebrate your second reopening anniversary on the Solemnity of Saint Martha!

Indeed, the pandemic has changed our way of living. But after almost 2 years of struggling, we remain positive because amid the hurdles, we can survive. Our challenges may have doubled, but also has our faith and confidence in our Lord. Ganito po ang mga Pilipino: Sa harap ng napakarami at napakabigat na pagsubok, lalong tumitindi ang pananampalataya sa ating Panginoon at pagtitiwalang hindi tayo pababayaan ng Poong Maykapal.

As you celebrate another year, I hope that you continue to put your faith in our Lord as dutifully as Saint Martha has laid her trust in our Almighty God. Napakarami pa ang haharapin natin bilang isang bayan at napakalayo pa ng tatahakin natin patungo sa pagbangon, ngunit gaya ng turo ni Saint Martha, hindi tayo dapat nag-aalala, bagkus ay ipag papasa Diyos ang ating mga mabibigat na dalahin. To the young devotees, I pray that you continue to dive into getting to know more about the service of Saint Martha offered her people, and may you emulate her light as you serve your respective communities. Together, let us move towards building a more compassionate, equitable, and truly better normal that every Filipino deserves.

May you have a meaningful celebration. Mabuhay kayong lahat!

(SGD.) LENI ROBREDO

Mga Relikya ni Santa Marta sa Pateros

May dalawang piraso ng buto ni Santa Marta mula sa Roma na pinipintuho sa Bayan ng Pateros. Makikita ang unang relikya sa paanan ng dambanang imahen (mula kay Padre Estelito Villegas) na nakaluklok sa binyagan ng simbahan at ang ikalawang relikya sa Oratorio de Santa Marta de Pateros sa Barangay Aguho.

Ang first class relic ay nagmula sa katawan ng isang santo at ang second class relic naman ay mga ginamit ng santo sa panahon ng kanyang buhay. Makikita ang first at second class relic nina Santa Marta, San Roque, at iba pa sa Oratorio de la Patrona.

Ang third class relic ay mga bagay na pinahid sa first o second class relic. Ang Oratorio de la Patrona ay namamahagi ng ganitong uri ng relikya:

1. Piraso ng tela na pinahid sa libingan ni Santa Marta sa Tarascon, Pransiya noong 2014. Ito ay may kasamang certificate of authenticity dahil sa limitadong bilang nito.
2. Piraso ng lumang damit ng imahen na pinahid sa relikya ni Santa Marta sa Oratorio de la Patrona.

Ang third class relic ay nakadikit sa isang estampita o maliit na larawan na may panalangin kay Santa Marta de Pateros. Ito ay libre ngunit may donasyon para sa pagpapadala nito. Sa mga nais humingi, sumulat lamang sa oratorioph@gmail.com o Facebook page ng Oratorio de la Patrona.

Panalangin kay Santa Marta

O maluwalhating Santa Marta, alagad ni Hesukristo at tagapagtangkilik ng mga tahanang Kristiyano, yamang ikaw ay naging uliran ng kahinhinan, kasipagan, at pag-ibig sa Diyos, at sapagkat ikaw ay naging mapalad na maging panauhin sa iyong banal na tahanan ang Gurong si Hesus at ang kanyang mga Apostoles, marapatin mo nawang matamo namin ang biyayang mahalin ng Panginoon tulad ng pagmamahal niya sa inyong magkakapatid na Lazaro at Maria. Gawin mo nawa, na tulad sa iyong tahanan, na magkaroon ng tunay na pag-ibig at pagsunod sa mga utos ng Diyos sa aming tahanan, at upang sa ganitong mapayapang pamumuhay ay matamo namin ang kapalaran na makapiling mo sa kaluwalhatian ng langit. Amen.

(Magdasal ng isang Ama Namin, isang Aba Ginoong Maria, at isang Luwalhati.)

℣. Santa Marta, tagapagtangkilik sa kagipitan, sa kahirapan, at sa kalumbayan ng buhay,

℟. Ipanalangin mo kami.

Revised from a prayer attributed to Don Joaquin Tuason

Nihil obstat: Fr. Loreto N. Sanchez, Jr., S.Th.L. (July 20, 2023)