I ♥ Our Lady of Manaoag Church Pangasinan 02/12/2010
Our Lady of Manaoag is a religious shrine with countless miraculous tales and healing powers. It is considered the pilgrimage shrine of northern Philippines. The Filipino Catholics consider Our Lady of Manaoag as the revered patroness of the sick, the helpless and the needy. I came here with friend from La-Union and getting to Manaoag Church is such a breeze because I have someone who can speak Ilocano and knows the traffic going there. It’s already 4 in the afternoon when we arrived in Manaoag and I really felt the positive energy in the area. I love the welcoming feeling of the church. It is in the northern part of the town and it’s spiritually uplifting. We were welcome by street vendors which is normal in every church. You just need to walk along the inclined road and you’ll see the majestic Manaoag church standing like a father figure. Devotees from different provinces in the Philippines frequent the shrine all year round. Catholic devotees that needs a ...