A Day with Mother Candida
“Let us have a big and generous heart for God.”
(St. Candida Maria de Jesus)
The celebration of the 110th death anniversary of St. Candida Maria de Jesus last August 9, 2022 was marked by a simple yet a memorable one in El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental.
ECHOES FROM THE JUNIORATE COMMUNITY’S AUGUST 9 CELEBRATION
On August 9, 2022, feast of St. Candida Ma. De Jesus, a Eucharistic celebration was held in the afternoon at the San Jose Manggagawa Parish, in Barangka, Marikina City.
Read more: ECHOES FROM THE JUNIORATE COMMUNITY’S AUGUST 9 CELEBRATION
Feast Day of Saint Candida: A Day of Prayer, Joy, and Thanksgiving
What a joy once again to physically come together to commemorate the feast day of our dearest saint! On the 9th of August, the educative community of Manresa School gathered as one family to celebrate the 110th Feast Day of Saint Candida Maria de Jesus through a solemn mass and fun activity. This was preceded by a nine-day Novena of prayers celebrating a daily theme on the particular aspect of Mother Candida's life which we were invited to follow.
Read more: Feast Day of Saint Candida: A Day of Prayer, Joy, and Thanksgiving
Celebrating the Feast of St. Candida in Baromari Village, Durgapur.
Last August 7, 2022, the Sisters, together with the postulant and two aspirants went to Baromari village in Durgapur. A Eucharistic celebration was celebrated at St. Candida Chapel. After the mass, they had a simple celebration with the village folks. Since it was a class day, the children were all in school and only the elders were around. Even in this faraway land, St. Candida is honored and loved.
Read more: Celebrating the Feast of St. Candida in Baromari Village, Durgapur.
Feast of St. Candida @ Bangladesh
On the feast of St. Candida, August 9, 2022, we were blessed with the consecration of two aspirants, Mothou Chambugong and Chondira Mree. On behalf of the Congregation, Sr. Eufenia Solleza, Superior of the Community received their consecration. The Sisters together with the postulant, Suniya Raksam, welcomed our two new aspirants. We pray for these seeds of vocation will blossom to become true Hijas de Jesus.
Your Heart Today: Celebrating the Feast of Mother Candida @ Tahanan Candida Maria de Jesus
Where is your heart today? The prayer song of Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ rings in our hearts as we celebrate the Feast of our Foundress, St. Candida Maria de Jesus.
