a Pilgrimage Chaplain
November 23, 2023
Philippines
“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” ~ Mark 6:31
We can experience true rest when we spend time in God’s presence. Leave behind your everyday concerns and spend time in the presence of the Divine. Embark on a 4-day Praycation to the Shrine of the Divine Mercy and Malaybalay with a Pilgrimage Chaplain leaving on November 23 – 26, 2023. May this spiritual journey reconnect you with God and give you a sense of peace that you won’t be able to find elsewhere.
Begin your praycation in Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, where you will head for the Divine Mercy Archdiocesan Shrine in El Salvador after lunch. The famous shrine is home to a 50-foot statue of the Divine Mercy, the tallest of its kind in the whole world. The Dancing Sun Miracle, which occurred on the Feast of the Divine Mercy on April 7, 2013, and was witnessed by 10,000 pilgrims, has been linked to healings and conversions. There is also a fountain of holy water, which is said to bring about healing. Celebrate Mass in the Divine Mercy Church.
Enjoy a scenic ride to Bukidnon until you reach the town of Manolo Fortich and check in at the Dahilayan Forest Park Resort, where you will spend three nights. Nestled at the foot of Mount Kitangland at 4,700 feet above sea level, the Dahilayan Forest Park Resort boasts a cool and relaxing ambience built for families.
After a restful night, head for Malaybalay City in Bukidnon to visit the Benedictine Monastery of the Transfiguration, a place of prayer and meditation. Join the monks in their 11:30 morning prayers. Enjoy God’s presence and the breathtaking beauty of creation at the same time. Not to be missed is the mass that will be held at the Pyramid of Giza Church, which was constructed by national artist Leandro Locsin and is renowned for its unique and modern architecture.
Still in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, enjoy a half-day visit at Camp Phillips, where the Del Monte Pineapple Plantation is located. Marvel at the vast field of pineapples covering around 9000 hectares of land and smell the sweet scent of pineapple that permeates the place. Enjoy a delightful lunch at the Del Monte Club House. Head back to Dahilayan Forest ParkResort to celebrate Mass and enjoy the resort’s facilities and fun outdoor activities. Return to the hotel for dinner and an evening of fellowship.
Cap off your pilgrimage with a visit to the major sights of Cagayan de Oro and a Mass at the centuries-old St. Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral.
Join a 4-day Praycation to the Shrine of the Divine Mercy and Malaybalay with a Pilgrimage Chaplain leaving on November 23 – 26, 2023. May this spiritual adventure be a deeply meaningful and life-changing experience that will stay in your hearts forever.
Be prepared to climb 200 steps towards the huge Jesus Christ sculpture at the Divine Mercy Shrine in El Salvador, Cagayan de Oro.
The Divine Mercy Shrine in Cagayan de Oro follows a very strict dress code. No one is allowed to wear revealing attire or shorts.
Marvel at The Pyramid of Giza Church, considered a masterpiece by Architect and National Artist Leandro Locsin.
Bring home delectable pastries and goodies from your visit to the Pasalubong Center in Cagayan de Oro and the Monastery of Transfiguration in Bukidnon.
Enjoy a walk along the Hanging Bridge of the Dahilayan Forest Park Resort and marvel at the scenic views of nature.
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The whole pilgrimage is a new and fulfilling moment in my life. It’s a nice feeling being with the Lord in His important day. And also, gaining new friends and becoming my new extended family is something I will treasure. I hope that this is just the beginning and we’ll continue to get in touch with one another despite the distance.
Brenda
Hello Co-Pilgrims,
It was indeed a wonderful Pilgrimage: very rich in history, a thanksgiving of blessings, a spiritual renewal and nourishment, and finally ending in a test of Faith.
Thank you so much Pilgrim Leader, Ging Igual, for standing beside us up to the last stretch of our 13-day journey - more particularly in the handling of an unexpected situation (cancelled flight in Mexico and re-direction of flights to make sure the 38 Pilgrims reach LA for their respective flight bookings). Ging, you were an angel to us so blessed with energy, passion, love and Milagrosa. We really felt the presence of Our Lady of Guadalupe fielding angels every step of the way.
The Pilgrimage to California Mission Churches and Our Lady of Guadalupe gives me personal inspiration for the work and activities of the next chapter of my lifetime: farming with promotion of agriculture for millennials (inspired by the scenic view of farms in California), tourism (which is a major industry in all places we visited), and support for a favourite major seminary in Tagaytay and a scholarship fund for deserving individuals (thru a non stock non profit institution).
Thank you to my Co-Pilgrims and prayer partners for the prayer support, sharing of life experiences and friendships; Fr. Tony, thank you for your spiritual reflections and service; Fr. Jerry Orbos for an overflowing spiritual reflections and enabling us to have the needed personal encounter with Jesus and Mama Mary (it was like a 12-day Holy Retreat); and the Executive Resources for making a very nice pilgrimage package a part of our lifetime.
Ms. Emma
Lord, we cannot find words enough to say how grateful we are to You. Our pilgrimage made us realize that Your love for us is more than what we deserve.
To all our co-pilgrims, thank you for making us feel we belong to this new family. To Fr. Dante, thanks for your prayers and pieces of advice for our spiritual nourishment. To Sis Lea, for taking care of each one of us. To Sis Joy, thanks for the contagious joys and laughters.
To our prayer partners, Sis Maribel, Melvy and Didick and Bro Mon and Sis Jot, thank you for your prayers. We will pray for you, too!
To The Pilgrim’s Center - Executive Resources, thank you for accommodating us in this Eastern Europe Pilgrimage.
God bless us all always!
Albert and Adee
Dear Pilgrims' Center:
My husband Aldo & I would like to praise & commend our Pilgrim Chaplain Fr. Dante Venus & our Tour Leader Bro. Monty for the very successful & memorable pilgrimage to Italy & the Holy Land we were very fortunate to join on March 26-April 8, 2018.
It was very hectic to be sure, but still they managed our time very well that we were able to visit more places than was promised in the itinerary, and we are very appreciative of that. Likewise, the solemnity of the whole pilgrimage experience was still observed despite many of us in the group, myself included, often forgetting that we were pilgrims & not tourists 😉😉, taking photos, selfies, etc. instead of, or before focusing on what the local guide was explaining or on the scripture readings. I cannot fault us pilgrims on this because for many of us seniors, and I speak for my husband & I, that trip might be our first & last time to visit those places, so we made sure they were properly documented. Nonetheless, it was a truly spiritually uplifting & life-changing experience for us. We continue to thank our Lord for making that experience of a lifetime possible. Indeed, nothing is impossible for God! Thank you very much to Fr. Dante, Bro. Monty & to each of us pilgrims in the group for the prayers, love, care & concern shown to each other. Let us continue to pray for and with each other. It is my hope that we meet each other again soon, to strengthen our bonds of friendships.
Most sincerely, Leclec Cabusora
Leclec Cabusora
My husband and I just came back from a wonderful trip to Israel - with Franciscan Fr Reu Galoy. Thank you Pilgrim Center for the arrangements. We are so happy and satisfied with all that you have done for us. Kudos to Yanyan and Monty from Pilgrim Center, and Fr Reu and Ronin for your caring services. It was a spiritual journey and we felt the abiding presence of the Lord all throughout.
Ann Arguelles Cortes
Our pilgrimage was worth all the hardships (I was having leg pains). We had an excellent leader in the person of Adrian, two priests Fathers Val and Ron, who gave us very nice pieces of advice and homilies, and of course the members of the group who were all very nice. Looking forward to join another pilgrimage.
Emily Bautista
It was the most profound experience I had in my whole life....Walking with the Footsteps where Jesus walked made my life more grateful and humble....My faith become stronger as I express it...A growing faith is a sharing faith....TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!! SHALOM!
Carmen Nierra
Vir & I would like to express our gratitude for a wonderful pilgrimage we had from Sept 5-18. From checking-in last Sept 5 & all during the tour, we felt the care from a family. No words can ever describe how thankful we are.
I almost cried last Sept 8, (my birthday) when we (2 of us have the same birthday) were given a surprise mini celebration when after our dinner, we were given a cake. I really felt the love of a family then.
All these things made possible because of your capable coordinator Ms. Ging Igual. She's such a wonderful leader. Kudos to her.
Rest assured that i will refer your company to all my friends who are planning to go on pilgrimage .
Good day & may God always guide & protect all of you in the Pilgrims' Center/ Executive Resources, Inc.
Cora and Vir Franca
I am honored to be included in this pilgrimage. The Pilgrims' Center has very good itineraries worth remembering. No hours wasted. They took very good care of us in spite of our big number of 47 people. The daily mass and homilies of Fr. Manny Cruz held in different shrines and churches were very inspirational and transforming. Accommodations were nice most especially the one on top of the Mountain with an awesome view built in 1909. It's like travelling back in time. I definitely would want to do it again with Pilgrim Center.
Peter Joseph Mapua
The Pilgrims' Center always gives you the best. They let you feel like an Executive in terms of personal service & attention especially during pilgrimage. Their choices of pilgrimages and pilgrim chaplains are outstanding. You go back home very fulfilled and immersed...
Marlene Silvestre
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