KOA-Compostela Ministry

18/04/2026

Earlier today, we conducted a practice lecture for our future servers. guiding them not just in duty, but in faith and service.

13/04/2026

13/04/2026

Worth to be pondered by those who are serving the Church. Hopefully we will not fall into seasonal servers...
-Pater Abba

11/04/2026

Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. (Luke 14:11)
It’s not because you want to be the one holding the cross or the candle that you are already closer to God.
True service is not something you compete for.

Altar Server sa Compo
KOA-Compostela Ministry official

10/04/2026

PASSIO DOMINE

07/04/2026

04/04/2026

Mater Dolorosa| Simbolo sa pag-antos sa usa ka inahan
Ang Pito (7) ka kasakit ni Maria:
✝️Panagna ni Simeon
✝️Pag-ikyas ngadto sa Egypto
✝️Pagkawala ni Hesus sa templo
✝️Pagtapok nila ni Hesus paingon sa Kalbaryo
✝️Paglansang ni Hesus sa krus
✝️Pagkuha sa lawas ni Hesus gikan sa krus
✝️Paglubong ni Hesus

Motorcade of Mary mother of sorrow
April 3, 2026
archdiocesan shrine and Parish of St.James the apostle, Compostela

02/04/2026

Altar of Repose

The altar of repose is a temporary place of reservation for the Blessed Sacrament established in a Catholic church after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, in accordance with the liturgical norms of the Church, particularly those found in the Roman Missal and the rubrics of the Sacred Paschal Triduum. After the consecration, the Eucharist is not left on the main altar but is solemnly transferred in procession to the altar of repose, signifying Christ’s departure to the Garden of Gethsemane and inviting the faithful to accompany Him in prayer, adoration, and watchfulness. The Church teaches that this reservation is primarily for the distribution of Holy Communion on Good Friday, when Mass is not celebrated, and not for exposition in the usual sense, which is why the Blessed Sacrament is kept in a closed tabernacle or suitable vessel rather than displayed in a monstrance. The altar of repose is to be dignified and conducive to prayer, but according to Church doctrine and liturgical law, it should not resemble the main altar nor be excessively ornate in a way that distracts from its sacred purpose. Through this practice, the faithful are encouraged to deepen their devotion to the Eucharist, meditate on the Passion of Christ, and unite themselves spiritually with the mystery of His suffering, death, and abiding presence in the Most Holy Sacrament (Source of definition: ChatGPT).

On this Paschal Triduum, we should reflect and repent.
We should repent from our sins, turn away from sin.
So on this upcoming Easter Sunday we will be worthy to celebrate Christ's Resurrection with joy and gladness.

+Pax Vobiscum

IMAGE📸: Altar of Repose of Shrine and Parish of St. James The Apostle, Compostela, Cebu

19/03/2026

“One day during Thérèse’s illness, I asked her to leave me a certain picture as a remembrance of her after death.
“You are still harassed by desires, aren’t you? When I’m in Heaven with the good God, do not ask for anything that belonged to me, but accept with simplicity whatever our Mother might be inspired to give you. To act otherwise will prove that you are not stripped of everything. Then, instead of bringing consolation, the miserable keepsake will make you unhappy. Only in Heaven shall we have a right to possessions.”
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Sister Geneviève of the Holy Face (Céline Martin)

09/03/2026

Gikan sa sanctuary, Hangtud sa Gawas sa Simbahan.
Ingon sila nga ang mga tawo nga imong kauban sa pag-alagad mao ang mga tawo nga imong kauban hangtud sa tibuok kinabuhi. It's true, no one can change and replace sa mga memories nga inyong nahimo sulod sa simbahan.
Dili lang about sa pagsul-ob sa sutana o paghawid sa kandila ug insensaryo. It's all about
• bonding that you've make everytime mag practice. or in preparation para sa Misa.
• laughter sa likod sa sakristiya after mass or practice.
• supporting each other not only sulod sa parokya, but also on every struggle sa pag-eskwela and sa personal life nimo. Thankyou sa mga migo nga kauban nako everytime I kneel, when I stand, and also to those people who helped me improved my mistake. In this ministry God teach us that true serving is not only about loving him, but also to love one another. Especially sa mga tawo nga nahimo nasad nakong family. This is not only a ministry for me, THIS IS MY HOME.