Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Saint (Padre) Pio Chapel in Eastwood, Libis, Q.C.


I never imagined that beside one of the busiest and noisiest “gimmick” and work place in Quezon City (Eastwood) is a place so solemn, pure and uplifting for myself… for my soul. I discovered my haven of solace in the Chapel dedicated to Saint (Padre) Pio of Pietrelcina.

I had a terrible Monday. Problems came in all together in the morning until mid afternoon, from: work deliverables, superiors, finances/debts, on kids’ needs, etc.

It just occured to me to pass by Eastwood, pay my credit card bills, buy things for the kids in the bookstore and pass by the Chapel that catches my attention everytime I pass by the area.

I felt so different, I cried...like a child who was lost in a market place and finally found her mother. I cried while praying St. Pio's prayer to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. After praying so hard, I felt ecstatic but I cried even while driving. Thank God I reached home safe and fast.

I would like to share this prayer to you, St. Pio prayed this everyday...I will make this as part of my daily prayer. By the way, the saint I was named after has a special dedication to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.



Efficacious Novena To The Sacred Heart Of Jesus

(This novena prayer was recited every day by Padre Pio for all those who asked his prayers)


O my Jesus, You have said,

Truly I say to you, ask and it will be given you, seek and you will find, knock and it will be opened to you.’

Behold, I knock, I seek and ask for the grace of...

Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory be to the Father... Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.


O my Jesus, You have said, ‘Truly I say to you, if you ask anything of the Father in my name, He will give it to you.’ Behold, in Your name, I ask the Father for the grace of...

Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory be to the Father... Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.


O my Jesus, You have said, ‘Truly I say to you, heaven and earth will pass away but my words will not pass away.’ Encouraged by Your infallible words, I now ask for the grace of...

Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory be to the Father... Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.


O Sacred Heart of Jesus, for whom it is impossible not to have compassion on the afflicted, have pity on us poor sinners and grant us the grace which we ask of You, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate heart of Mary, Your tender mother and ours.
Hail, Holy Queen... St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, pray for us