Mary: The Most Luminous Light

“Nothing is more luminous than the light that Mary, the Immaculate Conception brings.”

Every December 8, the Catholic Church observes the feast of the Immaculate Conception. It is also considered as a Holy Day of Obligation, however it is often observed that most people think that this refers to Jesus’ conception, when it is actually the celebration of Mary being conceived without sin.

In this mystery, the church wants us to appreciate Mary’s significance in the history of humankind’s salvation. The Catechism explains that “through the centuries, the Church has become ever more aware that Mary, ‘full of grace’ through God, was redeemed from the moment of her conception.” And in 1854 Pope Pius IX declared that this teaching is an infallible dogma of the Church.

On this day, December 8, 2022 a few Gagmay’ng Kristohanong Katilingban (GKK) which are under the umbrella of St. Mary of the Perpetual Rosary Parish, Buhangin joyfully celebrated the feast of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception to wit: The 5th Zonal Fiesta was celebrated by Zone 8 which consists of Six GKKs: GKK SIL Juliville, GKK SJW Jade Valley, GKK SVF Uyanguren, GKK SIL Uyanguren, GKK BSL NCCC Relocation, and GKK SVF Tinago which was held at the chapel of GKK San Isidro Labrador Juliville at 5:00 o’clock in the morning. On the other hand, GKK Immaculada Conception of Bread Village, Buhangin Hills celebrated its 28th fiesta at 8:00 o’clock in the morning with the theme: “Birhen Maria, Sumbanan sa Gugma ug sa iyang Pagkamaloloy-on ngadto sa Tanang Katawhan.” The fiesta mass was officiated by Fr. Dionisio Tabiliran, Parish Priest.

Likewise, GKK Immaculate Conception, Deca Homes celebrated its 11th Fiesta Mass at 8:00 o’clock in the morning with the theme: “Maria, Sumbanan sa Kahiusahan ug Paglaom sa Katilingban” which was officiated by Fr. Boy Roland Ong. These chapels and zone gave homage and respect to the Immaculate Conception which is also considered the Patroness of the Philippines.

Viva La Purisima Concepcion!

(Allyza Hope Tabigue, GKK SoCCom of SIL, Juliville)