Manila 2012: Churches

We spent a day of our trip paying our respects to my father's parents. Both died years ago, when we were unable to financially make the international trip, and now was the time to see their final resting spots. On our journey to the different sites, we stopped through provinces and visited old churches. Some churches were on the way, the others had significance to the family. All were historically significant, and detailed beautifully.

The Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao is just a couple of blocks from my father's childhood home.




This Cathedral had my favorite interior. Recently renovated, the paint colors are bright and so full of life. We went by during their Thanksgiving mass.






Our grandma, Lola Felisa, is buried in the Cathedral Grotto.


Her parents are also buried in the Grotto, above is a photo of my father and sis by their space.


Our Lady of Mount Carmel church in Malolos. Known better as the historic Barasoain church.




The church had gardens and statues in an inner courtyard.




Gallery of images at the Immaculate Conception Minor Basilica in Malolos.


My brother writing in the thanksgiving book.


I say a little prayer for you.


Immaculate Conception Minor Basilica, a mile away from the Barasoain church in Malolos. The statue is of the Philippines' first beatified saint, Lorenzo Ruiz.




Another favorite church was St John the Baptist church in Calumpit. It's about 485 years old and my grandpa, Lolo Sammy was baptized there in 1912, the year he was born.






Our last stop was the Samson mausoleum.


The name plates list 4 generations! It was crazy to see the years they were born.


And Lolo Sammy's grave stone behind the mausoleum.



This day was solemn and emotional and quiet. But it was also nice to see the sites, experience the churches, and share the day with family.