Misa de Gallo 2018

Catholics here in the Philippines 
are once again preparing for Misa de Gallo 2018 
or the early morning Holy Masses for nine consecutive days 
beginning on December 16 and ending on December 24. 

Misa de Gallo 2017 on the 3rd day at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu, Philippines

Thousands of Catholic devotees 
will be sure to attend the whole nine days 
because it has been a Filipino tradition 
for so many years. 
It is believed that completing the nine days 
will reward anyone with answered prayers 
and lots of blessings 
and whatever he wishes for during this season 
will all be granted. 
It's a tough one to make 
for the Holy Masses begin earlier than usual 
at around 4:00 AM or 4:30 AM. 
The first day has always been drawing the largest crowd 
with churches filling up in the shortest period of time. 
But as the days go by, 
the churches won't fill up as quick as the first day 
simply because it's hard waking up very early.
But there are those who have completed the nine days 
for many years already. 
Great job! 

View images of the 1st day of Misa de Gallo 2017 at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu, Philippines.

Just a friendly reminder for everyone 
who's planning to attend the Holy Masses. 
The Church is a Holy Place 
built for humans to praise, worship and give thanks to God, 
and is not for recreation or strolling around 
like you do in the mall or in the park. 
Wear the appropriate or proper attire too. 
And if you go there with family or friends, 
minimize your conversations so that 
you won't be bothering or disturbing other people. 
Love and peace everyone! 
Have a Merry Christmas 2018!

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