The Pilgrim Relics of Saint Martha in the Philippines

11/03/2025

Smile, for it’s your birthday. May God continue to shower you with so many blessings for you truly deserve to be happy! Best Birthday! Happy happy birthday!

Fr. Lloyd Paul Elauria, OFM

18/11/2024

PAGBATI! Maligayang Anibersaryo, Pintakasi ng Pateros. Viva!

01/11/2024

Ika-1 ng Nobyembre
DAKILANG KAPISTAHAN NG LAHAT NG MGA BANAL

6:00 N.G.
Banal na Misa at Pagpaparangal sa mga Relikya

Dambanang Pangdiyosesis ni Santa Marta
Parokya ng San Roque
Bayan ng Pateros

Noong Nobyembre 1, 835 ay ipinalipat ni Papa Gregorio IV sa isang malaking templo ang mga buto at relikya ng lahat ng mga santo at santa sa katakumba at inilaan iyon sa karangalan ng lahat ng santo at santa sa langit. Dito nagsimula ang pagdiriwang ng kapistahan ng lahat ng mga santo sa araw na ito, na sa Kastila’y tinatawag na Todos los Santos.
Ang mga banal sa langit at tayong mga nakikipagsapalaran pa sa lupa ay ang bumubuo ng “Katawang Mistiko.” Tayo’y napakukupkop sa kanilang panalangin yayamang malapit sila sa luklukan ng biyaya. Ang mabisang paraan upang kamtan ang kanilang pamamagitan ay parisan ang kanilang mga halimbawa.

PANALANGIN
Ama, nagagalak kami ngayon
sa mga banal na lalaki at babae
mula sa lahat ng panahon at pook.
Sa tulong ng kanilang panalangin,
pagkalooban kami ng pagpapatawad at pagmamahal,
sa pamamagitan ni Hesukristo
kasama ng Espiritu Santo magpasawalang hanggan.

31/07/2024

30/07/2024

Solemn Procession of the Pilgrim Relics of Saint Martha (July 29, 2024)

28/07/2024

SOLEMNITY OF SAINT MARTHA,
VIRGIN AND DISCIPLE OF THE LORD

Saint Martha is commemorated each year on 29 July. From her diligence, we learn not to allow ourselves to be so overcome by daily duties that we neglect love; from her profession of faith, we learn that life in God makes us experience wonders that we could not believe possible.
The liturgical memorial of Saint Martha was begun by Franciscans, in 1262, who celebrated her feast on 29 July, eight days after the feast of her sister, Saint Mary Magdalene.

Welcome the Pilgrim Relics of Saint Martha in your Parish, Private or Government Institution, School or Hospital…
Oratorio de Santa Marta de Pateros
939 P. Herrera Street, Aguho, 1620 Pateros, Metro Manila
[email protected]

27/07/2024

THIRD DAY OF TRIDUUM IN HONOR OF SAINT MARTHA, VIRGIN
Heavenly Advocate in Urgent and Difficult Cases

ACT OF CONTRITION

O my God, I am sorry and beg pardon for all my sins, I detest them because they deserve Thy dreadful punishments, because they have crucified my loving Savior Jesus Christ, but most of all because they offend Thy infinite goodness. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, never to offend Thee again, and carefully to avoid the occasions of sin. Amen.

DAILY INVOCATION

O Glorious virgin Saint Martha. I come to thee to ask for a favor and help. Thy devotion and fervor in the service of the Divine Master, Jesus Christ, have merited for thee graces which made thee a powerful intercessor before His Divine Throne. Obtain for me the grace of which I am in need, if it will not be an obstacle to my spiritual welfare.

(Make your petition)

Say three times the “Our Father” and “Glory be to the Father”

THIRD DAY

Dear Saint Martha, who had the good fortune of hearing from the lips of Jesus these words: “I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in Me, although he be dead, shall live; and every one that liveth, and believeth in Me, shall not die forever. Believest thou this?” And thou who, full of faith and persevering in thy petition, didst answer, “Yes, Lord, I have believed that Thou art CHRIST, the Son of the living God, who art come into this world”; obtain for me fervent constancy in my prayer that I may deserve the grace I am asking through thy intercession.

Ej*******on: My Lord Jesus, by Thy tears of compassion shed at Bethany before the tomb of Lazarus and by the miracle of his resurrection with which Thou didst console his sisters Martha and Mary, listen to my prayer and grant me the grace of which I am in need. Most Sweet Jesus, hear me.

Say three “Hail Marys” and the invocation “Mary Help of Christians, pray for us” after each Hail Mary.

CLOSING PRAYER

O most fervent disciple of Jesus, beloved Saint Martha, whose thoughtfulness and devotion to the Divine Master caused Him to utter these words: “Martha, Martha, thou art careful, and art troubled about many things: but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her”. Do thou, O my kind protectress, obtain for me, that while seeking help for my corporal and earthly needs, I may never lose sight of that eternal truth recommended by Jesus, that one thing which is needful and which is of decisive importance for me, my eternal salvation.

O dear saints Lazarus, Martha and Mary, pray for us and for our families so that we may be made partakers of your eternal happiness in heaven.

Most wonderful Saint Martha, by the Cross which thou holdest in thy right hand and by whose power thou hast conquered the wiles and snares of the infernal enemy, help us in our temptations and trials, that trusting in the power of Christ, Who by His death on the Cross, delivered us from the power of Satan, we may obtain also the victory which will lead us to heaven. Amen.

Welcome the Pilgrim Relics of Saint Martha in your Parish, Private or Government Institution, School or Hospital…
Oratorio de Santa Marta de Pateros
939 P. Herrera Street, Aguho, 1620 Pateros, Metro Manila
[email protected]

27/07/2024

DAKILANG KAPISTAHAN NI SANTA MARTA, BIRHEN
29 Hulyo 2024, Lunes

5:00 N.U.
Maringal na Prusisyon ng mga Banal na Relikya ni Santa Marta

Dambana ni Santa Marta
Parokya ng San Roque
Bayan ng Pateros

Mangyaring magdala ng kandila. Inaanyayahan ang mga kababaihan na pumasan sa andas.

26/07/2024

SECOND DAY OF TRIDUUM IN HONOR OF SAINT MARTHA, VIRGIN
Heavenly Advocate in Urgent and Difficult Cases

ACT OF CONTRITION

O my God, I am sorry and beg pardon for all my sins, I detest them because they deserve Thy dreadful punishments, because they have crucified my loving Savior Jesus Christ, but most of all because they offend Thy infinite goodness. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, never to offend Thee again, and carefully to avoid the occasions of sin. Amen.

DAILY INVOCATION

O Glorious virgin Saint Martha. I come to thee to ask for a favor and help. Thy devotion and fervor in the service of the Divine Master, Jesus Christ, have merited for thee graces which made thee a powerful intercessor before His Divine Throne. Obtain for me the grace of which I am in need, if it will not be an obstacle to my spiritual welfare.

(Make your petition)

Say three times the “Our Father” and “Glory be to the Father”

SECOND DAY

Dear Saint Martha, by thy great faith and firm hope in the divine power of Jesus, made manifest in these thy words: “Lord, if Thou hadst been here, my brother had not died”, and also by which thou didst move the heart of the Divine Master, who made thee this promise: “Thy brother shall rise again”; obtain for me such faith in the infinite power of God and confidence in His fatherly bounty, that I may deserve the grace I am asking through thy intercession.

Ej*******on: My Lord Jesus, by Thy grateful Heart and charity towards Thy friends of Bethany, Lazarus, Martha and Mary, listen to my prayer and grant me the grace of which I am in need. Most sweet Jesus, hear me.

Say three “Hail Marys” and the invocation “Mary Help of Christians, pray for us” after each Hail Mary.

CLOSING PRAYER

O most fervent disciple of Jesus, beloved Saint Martha, whose thoughtfulness and devotion to the Divine Master caused Him to utter these words: “Martha, Martha, thou art careful, and art troubled about many things: but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her”. Do thou, O my kind protectress, obtain for me, that while seeking help for my corporal and earthly needs, I may never lose sight of that eternal truth recommended by Jesus, that one thing which is needful and which is of decisive importance for me, my eternal salvation.

O dear saints Lazarus, Martha and Mary, pray for us and for our families so that we may be made partakers of your eternal happiness in heaven.

Most wonderful Saint Martha, by the Cross which thou holdest in thy right hand and by whose power thou hast conquered the wiles and snares of the infernal enemy, help us in our temptations and trials, that trusting in the power of Christ, Who by His death on the Cross, delivered us from the power of Satan, we may obtain also the victory which will lead us to heaven. Amen.

Welcome the Pilgrim Relics of Saint Martha in your Parish, Private or Government Institution, School or Hospital…
Oratorio de Santa Marta de Pateros
939 P. Herrera Street, Aguho, 1620 Pateros, Metro Manila
[email protected]

25/07/2024

FIRST DAY OF TRIDUUM IN HONOR OF SAINT MARTHA, VIRGIN
Heavenly Advocate in Urgent and Difficult Cases

ACT OF CONTRITION

O my God, I am sorry and beg pardon for all my sins, I detest them because they deserve Thy dreadful punishments, because they have crucified my loving Savior Jesus Christ, but most of all because they offend Thy infinite goodness. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, never to offend Thee again, and carefully to avoid the occasions of sin. Amen.

DAILY INVOCATION

O Glorious virgin Saint Martha. I come to thee to ask for a favor and help. Thy devotion and fervor in the service of the Divine Master, Jesus Christ, have merited for thee graces which made thee a powerful intercessor before His Divine Throne. Obtain for me the grace of which I am in need, if it will not be an obstacle to my spiritual welfare.

(Make your petition)

Say three times the “Our Father” and “Glory be to the Father”

FIRST DAY

Dear Saint Martha, who, full of humility and in union with thine holy sister, Mary, sent a message to Jesus to tell Him of the sickness of your dying brother Lazarus, saying: “Lord, behold, he whom Thou lovest is sick”; obtain for me such humility and filial confidence in the Providence of God, that I may deserve the grace I am asking through thy intercession.

Ej*******on: My Lord Jesus, by the loving reception with which Thou wert always welcomed in Bethany by Lazarus, Martha, and Mary, listen to my prayer and grant me the grace of which I am in need. Most sweet Jesus, hear me.

Say three “Hail Marys” and the invocation “Mary Help of Christians, pray for us” after each Hail Mary.

CLOSING PRAYER

O most fervent disciple of Jesus, beloved Saint Martha, whose thoughtfulness and devotion to the Divine Master caused Him to utter these words: “Martha, Martha, thou art careful, and art troubled about many things: but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her”. Do thou, O my kind protectress, obtain for me, that while seeking help for my corporal and earthly needs, I may never lose sight of that eternal truth recommended by Jesus, that one thing which is needful and which is of decisive importance for me, my eternal salvation.

O dear saints Lazarus, Martha and Mary, pray for us and for our families so that we may be made partakers of your eternal happiness in heaven.

Most wonderful Saint Martha, by the Cross which thou holdest in thy right hand and by whose power thou hast conquered the wiles and snares of the infernal enemy, help us in our temptations and trials, that trusting in the power of Christ, Who by His death on the Cross, delivered us from the power of Satan, we may obtain also the victory which will lead us to heaven. Amen.

Welcome the Pilgrim Relics of Saint Martha in your Parish, Private or Government Institution, School or Hospital…
Oratorio de Santa Marta de Pateros
939 P. Herrera Street, Aguho, 1620 Pateros, Metro Manila
[email protected]

22/07/2024

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.

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

Welcome the Pilgrim Relics of Saint Martha in your Parish, Private or Government Institution, School or Hospital…
Oratorio de Santa Marta de Pateros
939 P. Herrera Street, Aguho, 1620 Pateros, Metro Manila
[email protected]

21/07/2024

THE SOLEMN PROCESSION OF THE PILGRIM RELICS OF SAINT MARTHA
July 29, 2024, Monday
Solemnity of Saint Martha

5:00 AM
Diocesan Shrine of Saint Martha
San Roque Parish
Pateros, Metro Manila

Kindly bring candles. Women are invited to carry the andas.

Welcome the Pilgrim Relics of Saint Martha in your Parish, Private or Government Institution, School or Hospital…
Oratorio de Santa Marta de Pateros
939 P. Herrera Street, Aguho, 1620 Pateros, Metro Manila
[email protected]

19/07/2024

Visit of the Pilgrim Relics of Saint Martha at Pateros Catholic School (February 5-8, 2024)

18/07/2024

15/07/2024

THE RELIQUARY BUST OF SAINT MARTHA

The Reliquary Bust is an official exact replica of the 18th century Reliquary Bust of Saint Martha made in cooperation with the Royal Collegiate of Saint Martha in Tarascon, France where Saint Martha is buried. It was solemnly blessed by the Very Reverend Father Joeffrey Brian V. Catuiran, JCL, Chancellor of the Diocese of Pasig on December 22, 2018, enshrining a first class relic (piece of bone) of Saint Martha from the Vicariate of Rome on its front window, stone from her house in Bethany on its left window, and stone from her tomb in Tarascon on its right window.

📷: Pateros Catholic School (February 5, 2024)

Welcome the Pilgrim Relics of Saint Martha in your Parish, Private or Government Institution, School or Hospital…
Oratorio de Santa Marta de Pateros
939 P. Herrera Street, Aguho, 1620 Pateros, Metro Manila
[email protected]

12/07/2024

08/07/2024

SAINT MARTHA, VIRGIN AND DISCIPLE OF THE LORD

A daughter of rich and noble parents, Saint Martha lived in Bethany two miles from Jerusalem. According to Saint John, Jesus loved Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. He often stayed in their house whenever He was in Judea. It was there where He spent the last days of His Mortal life. Saint Martha accompanied her sister, Saint Mary, and her brother Saint Lazarus into Gaul, where she closed her holy life. Her sacred relics are venerated at Tarascon, in Provence.

Welcome the Pilgrim Relics of Saint Martha in your Parish, Private or Government Institution, School or Hospital…
Oratorio de Santa Marta de Pateros
939 P. Herrera Street, Aguho, 1620 Pateros, Metro Manila
[email protected]

06/07/2024

Come and venerate the Pilgrim Relics of Saint Martha in the First Santa Marta Exhibit on July 6-12, 2024 from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM at the Diocesan Shrine of Saint Martha and San Roque Parish in Pateros, Metro Manila! ❤