On December 15, 2024, the Catholic community of BF Homes, Paranaque through its Homeowner’s Association and on behalf of the local Church, begins our beautiful religious tradition, the 9-Day Novena Masses, popularly known as the “Simbang Gabi”. This uniquely Filipino Advent tradition as Christmas season approaches is held in honor of our Blessed Virgin Mary as she anticipates the birth of Jesus and is also considered a spiritual journey in prayer for the faithful to await the coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ together with His mother, Mary. The Novena masses are held at Manresa School’s El Rosarillo Chapel every 7 o’clock in the evening from December 15 to December 23. The December 15 Novena Mass was sponsored by the Manresa School Educative Community.

by Sr. Joji Silorio, FI