The National Shrine of Our Lady or Lourdes has always been my family's parish ever since I was old…read moreenough to know that I am attending the Holy Mass. I remember quite well the first time I joined an organization in my beloved parish, the Children's Choir, and NSOLL has felt like a home to me. NSOLL has a solemn feel, numerous seats, kind parishioners, and most importantly, dedicated, intelligent and inspiring priests to help Christians be closer to our Creator as they attend masses. Daily, the masses are as follows: 5:30 am, 6:30 am, 7:30 am and 6 pm. Every Saturday at 7:30 am, a Healing Mass with the imposition if Holy Oil is held. Every Sunday, the mass schedules are as follows: 5am to 12 nn (by the hour), 3:30 pm, which is a Family Mass, and 5pm to 7 pm (by the hour). Not only these, there are several organizations in this parish that aims to help and offer free/discounted services for everyone, such as medical check ups, school supplies drive, Christmas drive, etc. The Youth can also participate in fun and soul-nourishing activities and events during summer and in other selected schedules all through out the year.

Very small old church in the city of Bulacan. This is one of many churches here in this city. This…read moreis a really small church compared to others. They only have fans inside so except to be very warm and so bring hand paper fans...lol There is a palenke (market) on the side of the church for shopping. Very minimal parking here but it cost 20php to park inside. Getting to this church will be difficult as it's VERY traffic here. A good church to visit for site seeing. [5/100]

Most of the time, we go to this particular church when we wish to hear mass. It's a nice,…read morerelatively small parish that still normally offers a lot of space for people despite its size. The way it's constructed also allows you an unobstructed view of the priest wherever you're seated. However, the place can get packed during important dates such as Easter Sunday and Christmas which makes it harder to find seats, especially later in the day when most people go to church. It can also get really hot during the summer because the place is open and it can only hold so many electric fans. But what's a little heat when you're listening to the Word of God? Amen? Amen!

The nearest church to my house is St. Paul the Apostle Church. Although relatively small, its…read moreconvenient location makes it very efficient for us to hear mass. While the church is not air-conditioned, there are plenty of fans that keep the sacred venue well-ventilated. For someone who has been going to this church for years, here are some tips you would thank me for. One, park not too close yet not too far. Getting out after the service can be quite tricky because of the traffic build-up. Park right in front of Daisy or Mario's. Two, hear mass during late afternoon or night schedule to avoid the harsh heat. Three, sit near an electric fan. I'm sure this does not need any explanation. Four, opt to sit in plastic chairs right outside the church, you'll get more air there. Five, know that this used to be a popular disco venue. Just a nice conversation starter to know.

Very beautiful church! Very solemn and the Mass is great! Would love it to be in a better location…read morebut it's the praying that matters.

I've been to the Diocesan Shrine of Sto. Niño in Quezon City twice. And in both occasions I was…read morethere to attend baptisms. The shrine is a relatively small structure compared to other shrines. But I like the fact that the baptistry is separate from the main church and the room is sparsely decorated. If not for the baptismal font at the center, you'll have no idea that the area is reserved for the sacrament of baptism. The baptistry is also air-conditioned and it's a good thing because babies are less likely to feel uncomfortable during the ceremony. However, as to the size of the room, I feel that it can only accommodate one family at a time. The church itself is simple as well, except for the ornately decorated retablo or altar where the image of the Santo Niño is displayed. Since the ceiling is set high and it has metal grills instead of solid concrete walls, the church is well ventilated. It does not feel stuffy inside. The only problem about this church is the lack of parking space. If you live in the area, I suggest you just walk or ride a tricycle to the church because you will find it difficult to park your vehicle on the street.

Holy Rosary Church is the epitome of a historical cathedral that has survived through the ages…read more The bells first rang in 1896 and since then, the cathedral has survived through World War II, the Japanese occupation, and more. Personally, this church is meaningful for me because it's the one in which my parents and their families grew up. I remember vaguely visiting this place as a child and recently got to visit it again as an adult. There is so much history here and you can see the Spanish influences in the architecture. There was a nun practicing on the organ the day that I came here with my father to tour the cathedral and that made the visit even more beautiful. I highly recommend a visit to this lovely place even if you're not Catholic; the history of Angeles and the influence of the Spaniards' rule is evident within its walls.

This is the church in the subdivision where I live and also the church where I got married in. I…read morelove the way it looks inside. It has high vaulted ceilings, a row of stained glass windows on either side and a heavy wooden double door. The design of the church is lets in a lot of natural light and is pretty airy so even afternoon mass is not that hot. I love that there's a huge garden just beside it so if you want to hold a wedding here, that would be the perfect reception venue (no more bridal car, no more moving guests about -- just get hitched then start eating!) The church is at it's loveliest during the December dawn mass. They start playing festive Christmas music at 3am on their PA system. Since my house is right beside it, I can hear it form my bedroom and it's really an awesome way to wake up on those cold December nights. They light up the tube lights outlining the facade of the church so that it looks really dreamy. They also light up the hundreds of capiz lanterns on the huge acacia trees -- one near the entrance gate to the church and the other in the garden. Really a lovely sight to behold when the sun is just starting to rise.

National Shrine and Parish of the Sacred Heart of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila was…read moreestablished on January 11, 1976. It is located at Brgy. San Antonio, Makati City. The Parish Fiesta is celebrated every 24th day of June https://www.parishph.com/2022/01/national-shrine-of-sacred-heart-makati.html

The National Shrine of the Sacred Heart was where I got baptized in 1989. In 2012, this is where I…read morehad my daughter baptized as well. They used the same holy bowl of water for both us, though the baptistery had been renovated. I think that was pretty meaningful. I remember Sacred Heart as an old church, pretty run down and dark. But when it became a shrine in the early 2000s, the parish got a makeover. It got airconditioning, landscaping, and all new interiors and lighting. What a breath of fresh air! Since then, there have been a number of weddings at Sacred Heart. Apparently it also has a crematorium on the property, which I only discovered after the renovation. It gets full on Sundays, naturally, when residents of Makati and Pasay come to celebrate mass with their families. (The Binays are often here too.) There's a children's mass at 430, a Filipino mass at 530, then 630 up to 830 the masses are in English. Come early if you want to take a seat. They open the baptistery for seating, too, but the aircon isn't too strong there. Sit at the very back of the main church if you want cool aircon. If it's not raining, they have outdoor seating as well.