Visita Iglesia: Archdiocesan Shrine of Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life (Pasay City)

“Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life” - as we end this year’s Lenten Season let us contemplate on this mystery by checking out this church located just across Ikea in SM Mall of Asia (MOA).

The Shrine of Jesus the Way, the Truth, and the Life is the church nearest to SM MOA, which is perfect for mall employees and shoppers to unwind and relax their weary spirit.

As for me, I make it a point to visit this church whenever I go to MOA.

The Shrine got its name from the message of Pope John Paul II during the 10th World Youth Day in Rizal Park in 1995 where he highlighted Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life.

The land and the construction of the church was donated by the SM magnate Henry Sy, Sr. and his wife. The church was consecrated and dedicated in 1999 by Manila Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin.

The church, despite being built during the modern era, is of classical church architecture. This is a plus point for me because I prefer old architectural styles like Baroque or Medieval. Churches with modern architectural styles tend to be ugly or banal because they look like an office or commercial building. Beautiful churches uplift the spirit because they mirror the beauty of God.

The church interior also didn’t disappoint. The altar is of classical church design but without the usual image of the Crucified Jesus.

The shrine’s altar features a painting of the Gospel scene where Mama Mary and Saint Joseph found the missing Jesus in the Temple. The designers of the Shrine chose this painting as it connects the young Jesus with the World Youth Day. The painting is telling young people visiting this church that Jesus was once a youth like them. This means that Jesus understands the challenges, joys, sufferings, and experiences of the youth. That Jesus will not belittle their prayers just because they are young.

The stained-glass window of this church features the patron saints of the youth: Saint Maria Goretti and Saint Dominic Savio.

There is also a beautiful stained glass art of the Virgin Mary.

The Shrine of Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life is the eighth and the last church that I featured for this year’s virtual Visita Iglesia. This is one more than the usual 7 churches I featured in the previous years. I did this because my Visita Iglesia journey leads to Easter. And the central figure on Easter Sunday is the resurrected Jesus, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

HAPPY EASTER to everyone!

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Mass schedules of Archdiocesan Shrine of Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 6 PM

Wednesday - 5 PM and 6:30 PM with novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Saturday - 5:30 PM (Anticipated Mass)

Sunday - 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 5:30 PM, and 7 PM

Weddings - schedule provided to Parish Office at least two months prior to the wedding date

Baptism - schedule provided to Parish Office at least two weeks prior to actual baptism date

Confession - 5 PM every day except Monday and Sundays

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Visita Iglesia is the Filipino tradition of visiting churches during the Holy Week. This virtual Visita Iglesia is my own tradition wherein I post about one church each day of the Holy Week.

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References

1. Brief History of Archdiocesan Shrine of Jesus, the Way, the Truth, the Life

Visita Iglesia: Saint Michael the Archangel Church (BGC, Taguig)

I treat churches in the city as my spiritual oasis that brings me comfort from the chaos of city life. These churches serve as my rest stop where I can stay for free rather than going to coffee shops with their overpriced sugar-loaded drinks.

That’s why I was glad when I stumbled upon Saint Michael the Archangel Church in the middle of Bonifacio Global City (BGC).

I was awed the moment I saw the altar with the image of our crucified Lord literally hanging from the ceiling.

The image is quite expressive and the raw pain is visible in his body posture and his fingers almost closing around the nails piercing His palms. I “felt” the pain that He is feeling and made me recall that I am one of those who crucified Him because of my many many sins.

Just beneath the image of the Crucified Lord is the image of Saint Michael — the patron saint of this church.

Saint Michael became the patron saint of this church because of its origin as a military chapel in Fort Bonifacio.

The chapel was established in 1957 and was later replaced by a new chapel in 1995 after Fort Bonifacio was converted into BGC. From then on the chapel was transferred from the Military Ordinariate to the Archdiocese of Manila and efforts began to establish a new parish church.

The efforts of the priests and laity bore fruit and the military chapel transformed into a new Saint Michael the Archangel Church, which was consecrated in 2017.

Filipino soldiers have special devotion to Saint Michael. In fact, I already visited another chapel in Fort Bonifacio that is dedicated to Saint Michael. 

Other angels present in the church are Saint Gabriel and Saint Raphael. And then we have Mama Mary in her title as the Queen of Angels:

It seems that this church is reminding us that angels are all around us and that they are always guiding us and protecting us from harm.

I spent a good time inside Saint Michael the Archangel Church praying to our Lord and asking the intercession of His saints. The time I spent praying refreshed my soul and prepared me for the meeting that I had to attend later.

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Who is Saint Michael the Archangel?

Saint Michael’s name was mentioned in the Bible four times. In the Book of Daniel, he was mentioned as the helper of Saint Gabriel the Archangel and the protector of the Israelites. The Book of Jude recorded Saint Michael protecting the body of Moses from the evil plans of Satan and in Revelations, he led the heavenly army against the dragon and its army.

Saint Michael is the protector of the Church and Pope Leo XIII composed a prayer for his intercession after seeing a terrifying vision. He asked the whole Church to say the Saint Michael Prayer after every Mass as protection for the whole the world from the Devil.

In the Philippines, the most popular and oldest church devoted to Saint Michael is the National Shrine of Saint Michael and the Archangels in Malacañang Compound, which was founded in 1603. Other notable churches devoted to Saint Michael are Minor Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel in Tayabas, Quezon and Archdiocesan Shrine of San Miguel Arcangel in Argao, Cebu.

As for me, I only visited two churches dedicated to Saint Michael, aside from the one in BGC, I also visited the Saint Michael the Archangel Chapel in Fort Bonifacio.

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Here is the Mass schedule for Saint Michael the Archangel Church:

Monday to Friday - 06:30 AM

Saturday - 06:30 AM and 06:30 PM (Anticipated Mass)

Sunday - 07:00 AM, 09:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 04:00 PM, 05:15 PM, 06:30 PM

Contact numbers:

General inquiries and wedding services: 09175159255

Precana seminar: 09171799255

Baptismal services: 09911274798

Masses for the dead and columbarium services: 09051139463

House/condo/office blessings: 09933357564

Car blessings and confessions are available after scheduled Masses

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Visita Iglesia is the Filipino tradition of visiting churches during the Holy Week. This virtual Visita Iglesia is my own tradition wherein I post about one church each day of the Holy Week.

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References:

1. "Saint Michael the Archangel Parish" from Bearers of the Cross: Defenders of the Kingdom in the Far East

2. "St. Michael the Archangel" from the New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia

SM Makati Chapel Mass Schedule

The chapel in SM Makati is the church that I always visit whenever I am in the area of SM Makati or Glorietta. This chapel is conveniently located near the MRT-Ayala Station that’s why it was very easy for me to visit this church whenever I am in the area.

The convenient location is one of the reasons why many people pass by this chapel. Many of the churchgoers are mall employees and other employees in Makati Central Business District 9CBD0, who usually commute via the MRT or the buses in Ayala One.

SM Makati Chapel is officially known as Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Chapel since it is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. I posted about this chapel during the Holy Week for the virtual Visita Iglesia 2023.

If you wish to end a Holy Mass in SM Makati Chapel, here is the schedule of the masses:

(Source: SM Makati Chapel FB page)

Monday to Friday: 12:15 PM and 6 PM

Saturday: 12:15 PM, 4 PM, and 6 PM

Sunday: 10:30 AM, 12 noon, 4 PM, and 6 PM

Take note that the 4 PM and 6 PM masses on Saturday are anticipated masses.

The 6 PM masses on Monday to Saturday and the 12 noon mass on Sunday are live streamed in SM Makati Chapel's FB page and Youtube channel.

If you want more information regarding the SM Makati Chapel, I suggest that you visit their FB page.

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Visita Iglesia: Quiapo Church (Manila)

Today is Black Saturday, the day when the superstitious people believe that Jesus is dead. The truth is that this was the day when Jesus descended to Hades to free the worthy souls and brought them to heaven.

The death of Jesus on the cross is not the end but rather a beginning of our salvation. So for the 7th and last day of my virtual Visita Iglesia, I believe that it is good to look at Quiapo Church and the big statue John the Baptist outside of it.

John preceded the Lord and prepared the way of Jesus by proclaiming: "I am a voice crying out in the desert, 'Make straight the way of the Lord.'". I believe that the message is still true even until now. We Christians must make straight the way of the Lord so that he can do wonders in our life. We should straighten ourselves up and prepare for the resurrection of the Lord in our hearts.

The statue of John shows as if he was preaching to the people outside of Quiapo Church. He is shouting at the den of unholy things such as pamparegla, manghuhula, and anting-anting. These unholy things are displayed side-by-side with the images of Nazareno, Mama Mary, Santo Niño, rosaries, and images of saints.

Quiapo Church is the most popular church in Manila because of the thousands of devotees to the Black Nazarene.

What I like about Quiapo Church is the daily schedule for confession. I also regularly drop by their Adoration Chapel before the pandemic.

For more of my story, read about my previous Visita Iglesia in Quiapo Church.

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Visita Iglesia is a Catholic tradition of visiting seven or fourteen churches during Maundy Thursday. For each day, this Holy Week, I will feature one church as a sort of virtual Visita Iglesia.

Read about the churches that I visited this year

Palm Sunday: Immaculate Conception Church in Concepcion Uno, Marikina

Holy Monday: Santo Niño de Paz Chapel in Greenbelt, Makati

Fig Tuesday: Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Chapel in SM Makati

Spy Wednesday: Santa Rosa de Lima Church in Santa Rosa, Laguna

Maundy Thursday: Saint John Paul II Chapel in NAIA Terminal 3

Good Friday: Minor Basilica of San Lorenzo Ruiz in Binondo, Manila

Black Saturday: Quiapo Church in Manila

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Visita Iglesia: Minor Basilica of San Lorenzo Ruiz (Binondo, Manila)

Good Friday is the day when we commemorate the suffering and death of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Now, a certain Philippine president ridiculed Jesus because he let Himself be crucified. That president, who only knows of worldly power, is ignorant of the power of Jesus' sacrifice. Through his sacrifice many Christians were inspired and strengthened to take up their cross, face persecution, and die like Him. One of such men who saw the power of Jesus on the cross is San Lorenzo Ruiz and I will be featuring his shrine in Binondo for the fifth day of my virtual Visita Iglesia.

San Lorenzo Ruiz is a son of a Chinese convert and a native Filipina Catholic. His life is intimately connected with Binondo Church because he served as a sacristan, educated by Dominican friars, joined the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary and became a clerk of the church.

In 1636, he was falsely accused of murdering a Spanish tax collector. To escape the Spanish colonial authorities, Lorenzo joined the Dominicans in their mission to Japan. He left his wife and children without realizing that he will never see them again.

Lorenzo and companions arrived in Japan in the period of extreme persecution under the Tokugawa Shogunate. They were captured, imprisoned for two years, and then were sent to Nishizaka Hill in Nagasaki to be tortured to death.

(Source: AnaStPaul)

Lorenzo and his companions experienced painful forms of torture, such as waterboarding and insertion of bamboo needles under fingernails. Those who managed to stay alive during the ordeal were made to undergo the tsurushi — an execution method in which the victim is hanged upside down then lowered into a pit filled with excrement. The temple of the victim is cut so as to break their will or eventually kill them. Those who apostatized or denied Jesus Christ were released.

Lorenzo Ruiz did not betray our Lord. He even told his torturer these words: "I am a Catholic and I wholeheartedly accept death for God. If I had a thousand lives, I would offer them all to Him".

Lorenzo Ruiz followed the path of martyrdom as his Lord. A common man bore his heavy cross and in the end he received the crown of glory from his Master and Lord.

The current parish priest of Binondo said in his homilies that those in Binondo are fortunate because they walk in the aisle where San Lorenzo Ruiz once walked. They looked at the same altar where the first Filipino saint once served.

Binondo Church before the renovation.

Binondo Church was recently renovated and looks a little different to how it looked many years ago.

The facade was fixed and was highlighted with red paint.

The interior was also renovated. The old gray color scheme was replaced by somewhat pinkish palette.

The altar was also repainted.

My favorite painting of Saint Michael on the ceiling above the altar is still there and the other paintings on the ceilings were also restored.

At the side of the church is the image of Nuestra Señora del Pronto Socorro or Our Lady of Prompt Succor. This Marian image is not only a religious relic but also a cultural treasure. According to the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the image of Nuestra Señora del Pronto Socorro is believed to be the remaining painting of a Chinese artisan dating to the 16th Century.

Nuestra Señora del Pronto Socorro was first venerated in the Church of the Holy Kings in the first parian or Chinatown of Manila, which is located in the area occupied by the Manila Central Post Office and Metropolitan Theater. The Marian was later transferred to Binondo Church in 1598.

The Chinese who painted the Marian image copied the European version but integrated it with Oriental artistic style. The face of Mary in this image is more Chinese than European. The arrangement of Mary's cape is similar to that of Chinese goddess Kuan Yin.

We can say that the Binondo Church's Nuestra Señora del Pronto Socorro is a fusion of European and Chinese art styles.

(Source: Encyclopedia of PH Art)

The Minor Basilica of San Lorenzo Ruiz is steeped in history. I already talked about the old Chinese tombs in the church, particularly of Juan Dionicio Coqua. A look at the floor at the entrance of Binondo Church and you will see the broken tombstones or piedra china.

Binondo Church is a testament of the victory of the Lord through his martyrs. The sacrifices made by our Lord on the cross strengthened Christians like San Lorenzo Ruiz. The horrible and shameful death of our Lord, which is ridiculed by many, is actually the source of strength that brings many people to heaven. May all us emulate San Lorenzo by cleaving to our Lord even if we are persecuted or even at the point of death.

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Visita Iglesia is a Catholic tradition of visiting seven or fourteen churches during Maundy Thursday. For each day, this Holy Week, I will feature one church as a sort of virtual Visita Iglesia.

Read about the churches that I visited this year

Palm Sunday: Immaculate Conception Church in Concepcion Uno, Marikina

Holy Monday: Santo Niño de Paz Chapel in Greenbelt, Makati

Fig Tuesday: Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Chapel in SM Makati

Spy Wednesday: Santa Rosa de Lima Church in Santa Rosa, Laguna

Maundy Thursday: Saint John Paul II Chapel in NAIA Terminal 3

Good Friday: Minor Basilica of San Lorenzo Ruiz in Binondo, Manila

Black Saturday: Quiapo Church in Manila

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References:

1. Archdiocese of Chicago

2. Franciscan Media

3. Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila

4. Cultural Center of the Philippines

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Visita Iglesia: Saint John Paul II Chapel (NAIA Terminal 3, Pasay City)

Tucked beside the stairs in NAIA Terminal 3 is a place that I make sure to visit before I board the airplane. That place with a small space is none other than the Saint John Paul II Chapel of NAIA Terminal 3.

The Airport Chapel was established as a tribute to Pope John Paul II. I am not sure why they chose to dedicate the chapel the Pope. My only guess is that since Pope John Paul II is the pope that has most number of visits to the Philippines then that means that he has the most number of times of arriving and departing NAIA of all the Popes. 

Despite its small size, many people visit this chapel even in the wee hours of the morning. Air travelers, airport personnel, airplane cabin crew — I saw them all dropping by this chapel to pray and ask the Lord for safe flight.

My usual prayer whenever I go to this chapel is to ask the Lord for my safe journey, and also the safety of my family and loved ones who I will leave behind as I sojourn in other places.

There are images of Jesus, Mary, and other saints in many areas of NAIA Terminal 3 where people can pray to the Lord or ask the saints’ intercession. I, however, prefer going to Airport Chapel because it is a quiet place to pray.

I am thankful to the airport management for giving a space for a chapel inside NAIA Terminal 3. It is spiritually soothing for those in the airport who wish to pray and converse with the Lord before they fly.

For those who are looking for a church to pray before boarding the airplane, I recommend Shrine of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus that is just across the street from NAIA Terminal 3. I also recommend Our Lady of the Airways Church, which is also in the vicinity of the airport.

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Visita Iglesia is a Catholic tradition of visiting seven or fourteen churches during Maundy Thursday. For each day, this Holy Week, I will feature one church as a sort of virtual Visita Iglesia.

Read about the churches that I visited this year

Palm Sunday: Immaculate Conception Church in Concepcion Uno, Marikina

Holy Monday: Santo Niño de Paz Chapel in Greenbelt, Makati

Fig Tuesday: Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Chapel in SM Makati

Spy Wednesday: Santa Rosa de Lima Church in Santa Rosa, Laguna

Maundy Thursday: Saint John Paul II Chapel in NAIA Terminal 3

Good Friday: Minor Basilica of San Lorenzo Ruiz in Binondo, Manila

Black Saturday: Quiapo Church in Manila

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Visita Iglesia: Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Chapel (SM Makati)

NOTE: Visit my post SM Makati Mass Schedule if you are looking for schedule of Holy Mass in Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Chapel (also known as SM Makati Chapel).

SM Malls have good in-mall chapels. One of the best SM Mall chapels is the Chapel of the Eucharistic Lord in SM Megamall. This chapel is the biggest in-mall chapel I have seen since its own adoration chapel and chapel offices, aside from the main chapel area.

Another SM chapel that I visited is Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Chapel in SM Makati.

This SM chapel is also big  but still pales in comparison with the chapel in SM Megamall.

The chapel's altar is quite simple or I daresay empty save for the crucifix and the small tabernacle.

The SM Makati Chapel is just new because it was opened on December 8, 2022, which is just 4 months ago. December 8 is a special day because it is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. On December 10, the chapel was blessed by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula.

I just discovered this chapel when I went to the payment center to pay for my Pag-IBIG housing loan. The payment center is at the front of the chapel.

Outside of the chapel are the satellite frontline offices of Makati City and the national government. I couldn't help but think that this set-up emulates the traditional town square in the Philippines where the church is just a few distance away from the government center.

For the schedule of Holy Mass in SM Makati Chapel, please read my blog post SM Makati Mass Schedule.

I believe that many mall operators set up chapels in their malls as part of their business plan. Catholic masses usually draw a large number of people. In fact, fast food restaurants cluster near churches because of the crowd every Sunday and holy days. Sadly, many of these mall operators think only of money and just set up "chapels" along corridors and even under stairs. These are places that are not suitable for the dignity and holiness of the Lord being celebrated every Mass. What's more saddening is that priests accept such areas even if they are not suitable.

I think that in-mall chapels like the one SM Makati and SM Megamall are very good examples of in-mall chapel. The chapel area is clearly separated from the main mall, which allowed for the solemn celebration of the Mass.

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Visita Iglesia is a Catholic tradition of visiting seven or fourteen churches during Maundy Thursday. For each day, this Holy Week, I will feature one church as a sort of virtual Visita Iglesia.

Read about the churches that I visited this year

Palm Sunday: Immaculate Conception Church in Concepcion Uno, Marikina

Holy Monday: Santo Niño de Paz Chapel in Greenbelt, Makati

Fig Tuesday: Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Chapel in SM Makati

Spy Wednesday: Santa Rosa de Lima Church in Santa Rosa, Laguna

Maundy Thursday: Saint John Paul II Chapel in NAIA Terminal 3

Good Friday: Minor Basilica of San Lorenzo Ruiz in Binondo, Manila

Black Saturday: Quiapo Church in Manila

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References:

1. SM Makati Opens Chapel and Manila Cathedral’s Fr Regie is the Mission Station Chaplain in Dominus EST

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Visita Iglesia: Santo Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel (Makati City)

NOTE: Are you looking for the mass schedule and the confession schedule in in Santo Niño de Paz Chapel? Please scroll down to the end of this blog post to see these information that you are looking for.

When I was still a "Makati Boy", I always passed by a chapel located beside Greenbelt enroute to MRT-Ayala. That chapel is Sto. Niño de Paz Chapel, more popularly known as Greenbelt Chapel.

Sto. Niño de Paz Chapel serves as a refuge for hundreds of employees working in Makati CBD. Many of them go to this chapel to connect with God before or after work. Even shoppers of the malls in the vicinity visit the chapel.

The altar is at the center of the chapel and the pews surround it. This peculiar arrangement is similar to that found in UP Chapel.

Located above the altar is the image of God the Father depicted as if He is blessing those who are present inside the chapel.

The establishment of Greenbelt Chapel is a story of faith and gratitude to our Lord. According to Architect JW Hermogenes, the chapel was built through the efforts of Fanny Del Rosario-Diploma.

Ms. Diploma was terminally ill because of cancer. The doctors already gave up on her and told her to go home to await her death. Ms. Diploma prayed earnestly for healing. The Lord heeded her request and saved her from cancer.

After her miraculous healing, Ms. Diploma and her husband Atty. Nordy Diploma decided to build a chapel as a symbol of their gratitude to the Lord. They noticed that Makati CBD, which was still largely undeveloped at that time, has no place of worship for Catholics. So the couple talked to the Ayalas and proposed that a chapel be built at the center of a lagoon. The Ayalas agreed on the condition that no permanent structure should be built and the area be vacated if the Ayalas demand it. The couple also approached Cardinal Sin, who was the archbishop of Manila at the time. They probably seek the guidance of the cardinal, particularly on the management of the proposed chapel and the assignment of priests.

Initially, the couple wished to build a St. Patrick Cathedral inspired chapel. But the requirements of the Ayalas made it not possible. Enrique Dizon and Topy Vasquez, the main architects for the project, designed a chapel with “steel-framed dome clad with staggered 6mm thick marine plywood”. The architects also designed the church to be easily moved by a helicopter just in case the Ayalas demand the removal of the chapel.

The Greenbelt Chapel was inaugurated on July 28, 1983 and was dedicated to Santo Niño de Paz. The chapel was initially placed under the jurisdiction of the Salesians, who also administer Don Bosco Church in Makati CBD. 

What I like with this chapel is that the Sacrament of Confession is available almost daily. This is thanks to the dedication of the chapel to St. Padre Pio, a saint who is known for his zeal in the confessional. Confession is available in the Greenbelt Chapel from Monday to Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. I noticed that many people lined up for confession during my visit. I hope that more priests make confession truly available in their parishes.

Another thing that I like with Greenbelt Chapel is the donation that they send to impoverished parishes in the Philippines through their Love-a-Parish Program. Money donated by the people through this program were sent to various parishes from the northernmost parish in Batanes to the Southernmost in Tawi-Tawi. 

Who is Santo Niño de Paz

Santo Niño de Paz is not a well-known title of Santo Niño in the Philippines. The most popular title is Santo Niño de Cebu, who draws crowds to Cebu City during his feast every January. A quick Google search shows that only the Greenbelt Chapel is the Catholic place of worship that is dedicated to Santo Niño de Paz.

The only church that I found is in Mexico (the country in South America, not the town in Pampanga) that bears the name Santo Niño de la Paz. This Mexican church is also in the midst of commercial buildings. Another similarity is that both places were built through the efforts of women. Santo Niño de la Paz Church was built through the efforts of Mrs. Catalina Escandón.

Santo Niño de Paz means the Holy Child of peace. It is a perfect title for our Lord for he is the bringer of peace. I believe that He brought peace to Fanny Del Rosario-Diploma by healing her cancer.

Beautiful Scenery Outside of Greenbelt Chapel

Outside of the Greenbelt Chapel are noteworthy sculptures. The first one that I noticed is the herd of carabaos.

This is a typical scene in the farming towns in the countryside.

Another statue is that of children playing tug-of-war.

Their pose is weird since the rope was already cut. It is as if they are pulling an imaginary rope. I enjoyed looking at the kids’ expressions that make the statues alive.

I do not know who made these statues. Even Google does not have any idea.

Located nearby is the small bell tower of Greenbelt Chapel.

Those who are interested in more artworks can visit the Ayala Museum, which is located in Greenbelt Mall.

Mass Schedule in Santo Niño de Paz Chapel

Holy Mass

Monday to Friday: 7:15 AM, 12:15 PM, 6:00 PM

Saturday: 12:15 PM, 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM

Sunday: 7:15 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:15 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM

Confession Schedule in Santo Niño de Paz Chapel

Confession: Monday to Saturday - 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

I confessed in this church ones or twice and I can say that their schedule is very convenient for those people who have a hard time looking for the "free" time to confess. The line during my confession was short so I was able to receive the Sacrament of Confession after a few minutes of waiting.

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Visita Iglesia is a Catholic tradition of visiting seven or fourteen churches during Maundy Thursday. For each day, this Holy Week, I will feature one church as a sort of virtual Visita Iglesia.

Read about the churches that I visited this year

Palm Sunday: Immaculate Conception Church in Concepcion Uno, Marikina

Holy Monday: Santo Niño de Paz Chapel in Greenbelt, Makati

Fig Tuesday: Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Chapel in SM Makati

Spy Wednesday: Santa Rosa de Lima Church in Santa Rosa, Laguna

Maundy Thursday: Saint John Paul II Chapel in NAIA Terminal 3

Good Friday: Minor Basilica of San Lorenzo Ruiz in Binondo, Manila

Black Saturday: Quiapo Church in Manila

Read my old blog post about Greenbelt Chapel.

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References:

1. History: A Bastion and Beacon of Faith for 35 Years in Santo Niño de Paz Chapel

2. The Greenbelt Chapel Story in Architrek

3. Santo Niño de la Paz in Gobierno de la Ciudad de Mexico

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