Lahug Cultural Center

14/08/2026

A Priest — whoever he may be — is always another Christ.

St. Josemaria Escrivà
The Way, 66

14/08/2026

ANOTHER GRACE IN OUR SILVER JUBILEE YEAR

As our National Shrine celebrates its 25th Anniversary, another grace has been given to us with the Arrival of the Statue and Relic (ex sanguine) of St. Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer, Founder of Opus Dei.

Join us for the Liturgical Reception and Holy Mass
Saturday, August 15, 2026/ 9:00 AM
Solemnity of the Assumption of the BVM

The Sacred Relic will be permanently enshrined in our National Shrine. Come and celebrate with us this grace-filled occasion.

09/08/2026

08/08/2026

Matthew 14:22-33
“And at once he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side while he sent the crowds away.
After sending the crowds away he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, while the boat, by now some furlongs from land, was hard pressed by rough waves, for there was a head-wind.
In the fourth watch of the night he came towards them, walking on the sea, and when the disciples saw him walking on the sea they were terrified. 'It is a ghost,' they said, and cried out in fear.
But at once Jesus called out to them, saying, 'Courage! It's me! Don't be afraid.'
It was Peter who answered. 'Lord,' he said, 'if it is you, tell me to come to you across the water.' Jesus said, 'Come.'
Then Peter got out of the boat and started walking towards Jesus across the water, but then noticing the wind, he took fright and began to sink. 'Lord,' he cried, 'save me!'
Jesus put out his hand at once and held him. 'You have so little faith,' he said, 'why did you doubt?'
And as they got into the boat the wind dropped. The men in the boat bowed down before him and said, 'Truly, you are the Son of God.'”

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Mt 14:22-33

Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side while he would send the crowds away. After sending the crowds away he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, while the boat, by now far out on the lake, was battling with a heavy sea, for there was a head-wind. In the fourth watch of the night he went towards them, walking on the lake, and when the disciples saw him walking on the lake they were terrified. 'It is a ghost' they said, and cried out in fear. But at once Jesus called out to them, saying, 'Courage! It is I! Do not be afraid.' It was Peter who answered. 'Lord,' he said 'if it is you, tell me to come to you across the water.' 'Come' said Jesus. Then Peter got out of the boat and started walking towards Jesus across the water, but as soon as he felt the force of the wind, he took fright and began to sink. 'Lord! Save me!' he cried. Jesus put out his hand at once and held him. 'Man of little faith,' he said 'why did you doubt?' And as they got into the boat the wind dropped. The men in the boat bowed down before him and said, 'Truly, you are the Son of God'.

God never abandons us. He is always around to keep us safe from the many storms in life. Storms are not just weather turbulences, but they can also refer to the moral challenges we meet in life. If we remain steadfast in the faith, then there's no reason for us to panic and lose our peace. Let us turn to Our Lady, Mother of Peace, and for sure she will bring our boat to safe shores. A peaceful Sunday to all!

Fr. Manuel ‘ Nonong’ Belarmino
Chaplain
PAREF Springdale

07/08/2026

A historic moment of grace for Mandaue and the Archdiocese of Cebu.

Join us for the Solemn Eucharistic Celebration and the Reception of the First-Class Relic (Ex Sanguine) and Statue of St. Josemaría Escrivá at the National Shrine of Saint Joseph, Mandaue City.

07/08/2026

“I have always seen my work as a priest and shepherd of souls as aimed at bringing each of them to face all the demands of life and helping them discover what God wants from them in particular – without placing any limits on that holy independence and blessed individual responsibility which are features of a Christian conscience.”

St. Josemaria Escrivà
Christ is Passing By, 99

05/08/2026

Keeping in mind Tabor and Calvary
Fr. Roy Cimagala

THE glory of Christ's Transfiguration on Mount Tabor should never be separated from His sacrifice on Mount Calvary. The dazzling light of Tabor prepares us for the darkness of the Cross, reminding us that suffering is never the final chapter. The same path awaits us. We, too, are called to pass through trials before entering into glory…(Full article in link below)

https://fatherroy.blogspot.com/2026/08/keeping-in-mind-tabor-and-calvary.html?m=1

30/07/2026

THE SUBTLE WAY OF REJECTING CHRIST
Fr. Roy Cimagala

THERE is a strange disease that infects religious people. It does not begin with atheism. It begins with attendance. You hear the Gospel so often that it becomes background noise. You see the crucifix every day until it becomes part of the furniture. You receive blessings so regularly that you mistake them for entitlements…(Full article in link below)

https://fatherroy.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-subtle-way-of-rejecting-christ.html?m=1

26/07/2026

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Mt 13:44-52

Jesus said to the crowds: 'The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field which someone has found; he hides it again, goes off happy, sells everything he owns and buys the field. 'Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls; when he finds one of great value he goes and sells everything he owns and buys it. 'Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet cast into the sea that brings in a haul of all kinds. When it is full, the fishermen haul it ashore; then, sitting down, they collect the good ones in a basket and throw away those that are no use.

The 3 parables: the treasure, the pearl and the dragnet are interconnected. The first two describe the total self-giving expected of one's relationship with God. Both persons, the treasure finder and the merchant, sold all they had to possess what they valued most. Applying this to our daily choices and decisions, could we honestly say that God is our everything? When faced with many options in life, do we put God always in the top place? Lastly, the example of the dragnet refers to the two eternal ends of man. The eternal end of a person will all depend on his/her deeds here on earth. Good men will be rewarded eternal happiness in heaven while the evil doers will suffer eternal punishment in hell. Let us resolve to be generous in loving God and neighbor in our lifetime, and in so doing we can be sure of reaching heaven. A happy Sunday to all!

Fr. Manuel ‘Nonong’ Belarmino
Chaplain
PAREF Springdale