Google+SAN NICOLAS, Batangas – In what is highly symbolic of Blessed Pedro Calungsod’s probable devotion to Mary, three original images of the young martyr accompanied the faithful during the recent Marian fluvial procession.
The three statues of Calungsod, which were graciously lent by the Archdiocese of Cebu, accompanied images of the Blessed Virgin Mary and different patron saints during the fluvial procession of some 40-50 boats.
The event called the “Marian Peace Regatta Fluvial Procession” was also an opportunity to catechize the attendees about Calungsod’s life and example of sacrifice.
Lipa Archbishop Ramon C. Arguelles specifically addressed the young people in the crowd when referring to Calungsod’s faith and selflessness.
“Huwag tayong matakot sa hamon ng kabanalan (Let us not be afraid of the challenge to holiness)” he told them, adding that Calungsod was just 18 years old at the time of his death.
Young Catholics, who were highly visible during the event, helped organize different aspects of the procession like the registration, which was handled by the Archdiocesan Youth Commission.
Mariologist Atty. Marwil Llasos, OP also gave a short talk on “Defending Mary and Getting to know Mary”.
An estimated 3,000 people gathered along the coastal area of the municipality of San Nicolas, singing songs and praying the rosary in honor of Mary.
The following day, September 9, a Triduum mass was celebrated in preparation for the 9th National Pilgrimage to Lipa last September 12.
[Nirva’ana Delacruz with reports from Gailbert Vito Bosea]
(c. 1654 – 2 April 1672) was a young Roman Catholic Filipino migrant, sacristan and missionary catechist, who along with Blessed Diego Luis de San Vitores, suffered religious persecution and martyrdom on Guam for their missionary work in 1672. Through Calungsod and San Vitores' missionary efforts, many native Chamorros converted to Roman Catholicism.
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