Diocesan Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist and Grace

On a hilltop overlooking the blessed town of Sta. Maria,

a humble house of prayer is perched.

Filled with people whose hearts are anticipating healing and miracles,

it has unquestionably turned into a sanctuary of faith.

Celebrating faith and the promises of Mary,

devotees come together to give praise.

As we all eagerly wait for the miracles to happen,

our hearts were filled with unending grace.

Rain poured hard the moment the mass ended

and we knew it was a part of it all.

When petals were showered upon her timeless beauty,

it was a wonder that it glittered with gold.

Healing happened, faith was restored - 

people began believing.

Through the touch of a man, the Mother conveyed

her love that has no ending.

Images appeared in simple rose petals,

marking the second manifestation.

Then shutters echoed through the loudness of the place,

relieving all forms of hesitation.

photo from Jay Roberto

Was it magic or a miracle?

I'd rather think it was a gift.

The moment we captured the beauty of our Mother,

I felt like having climbed a mountain so steep.

How it happened, we can only ask God.

Though the answers lie within our very hearts.

The Mother had blessed us with her manifestations,

if that won't convince people, I don't know what else would.

The Diocesan Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist and Grace is in Brgy. San Vicente, Sta. Maria, Bulacan. It was built in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Bro. Carmelo Cortez, a healer and visionary of the Blessed Virgin Mary. According to him, the Mother appeared and endowed him with this immaculate gift when he was 21 years old. In return, she asked for the return of people to the Catholic faith, for the Catholics to receive the Holy Communion, and for every laity to pray for the priests.

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