+ The Transfiguration of Our Lord (El Salvador del Mundo)
Feast Day: August 6
The titular Patron and Father of Cavinti
Story of the Transfiguration of Jesus according to the Gospel of Saint Mark
After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. 3 His clothes became dazzling white,whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. 4 And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus.
Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 6 (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.)
Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!”
Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.
As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus gave them orders not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead. 10 They kept the matter to themselves, discussing what “rising from the dead” meant.
History of El Salvador del Mundo in Cavinti Parish
The town of Cavinti was an integral part of Lumban from the very start. In fact, this was why, again according to the legends, the two Puhawan brothers of Lumban, in search of food in the early 1600, reached Cavinti where they found an image which turned out to be that of San Salvador. They brought the image to their home in Lumban. But in no time, it got lost only to be found again the very same place where it was first discovered. Today on this hollowed grounds stands majestically the centuries-old Catholic church in honor of San Salvador built by, the town's forebears for all the generations to enjoy and cherish.
The church's early structures were made of light materials. For many times they had to rebuild it on account of destruction wrought by natural calamities such as earthquakes, typhoons, and fires.
The ecclesiastical supervision of the church also belonged to Lumban since it's founding. Even at the time of the construction of the first stone church in 1621. Cavinti was still under the canonical jurisdiction of Lumban. It was only in 1819 when the town gained complete and independent status as a parish by virtue of a papal bull believed to have come directly from Rome.
Devotion to El Salvador del Mundo
Panalagin sa Pagbabagong Anyo ng Ating Panginoong Hesukristo
Oh, Aming tagapagligtas, alang alang sa pagpapakita mo ng kaliwanagan at pagbabagong anyo ng katawan, upang lalong tumibay ang pananampalataya ng mga disipulo mo, ay papagtibayin naman sana ang pananampalataya ko at pananalig upang huwag kumupas ang pag-ibig sa iyo at sa aking kapwa tao.
Panginoon kong Hesukristo, linisan mo po ang kaluluwa ko sa lahat ng dumi ng kasalanan at halinhan mo po ako ng iyong mahal na grasya na ikakagawa ng kabanalan at ipakiblang mo ako sa iyong mga hinirang diyan sa langit at ng makasama ko ng pagpupuri sa iyo magpasawalang hanggang. Amen
El Salvador del Mundo, Kaawaan mo kami.
Mahal na Birhen ng delas Nieves, Ipanalangin mo kami.
San Jose asawa ni Maria, Ipangalangin mo kami.
Amen.
The titular Patron and Father of Cavinti
Story of the Transfiguration of Jesus according to the Gospel of Saint Mark
After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. 3 His clothes became dazzling white,whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. 4 And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus.
Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 6 (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.)
Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!”
Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.
As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus gave them orders not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead. 10 They kept the matter to themselves, discussing what “rising from the dead” meant.
History of El Salvador del Mundo in Cavinti Parish
The town of Cavinti was an integral part of Lumban from the very start. In fact, this was why, again according to the legends, the two Puhawan brothers of Lumban, in search of food in the early 1600, reached Cavinti where they found an image which turned out to be that of San Salvador. They brought the image to their home in Lumban. But in no time, it got lost only to be found again the very same place where it was first discovered. Today on this hollowed grounds stands majestically the centuries-old Catholic church in honor of San Salvador built by, the town's forebears for all the generations to enjoy and cherish.
The church's early structures were made of light materials. For many times they had to rebuild it on account of destruction wrought by natural calamities such as earthquakes, typhoons, and fires.
The ecclesiastical supervision of the church also belonged to Lumban since it's founding. Even at the time of the construction of the first stone church in 1621. Cavinti was still under the canonical jurisdiction of Lumban. It was only in 1819 when the town gained complete and independent status as a parish by virtue of a papal bull believed to have come directly from Rome.
Devotion to El Salvador del Mundo
Panalagin sa Pagbabagong Anyo ng Ating Panginoong Hesukristo
Oh, Aming tagapagligtas, alang alang sa pagpapakita mo ng kaliwanagan at pagbabagong anyo ng katawan, upang lalong tumibay ang pananampalataya ng mga disipulo mo, ay papagtibayin naman sana ang pananampalataya ko at pananalig upang huwag kumupas ang pag-ibig sa iyo at sa aking kapwa tao.
Panginoon kong Hesukristo, linisan mo po ang kaluluwa ko sa lahat ng dumi ng kasalanan at halinhan mo po ako ng iyong mahal na grasya na ikakagawa ng kabanalan at ipakiblang mo ako sa iyong mga hinirang diyan sa langit at ng makasama ko ng pagpupuri sa iyo magpasawalang hanggang. Amen
El Salvador del Mundo, Kaawaan mo kami.
Mahal na Birhen ng delas Nieves, Ipanalangin mo kami.
San Jose asawa ni Maria, Ipangalangin mo kami.
Amen.
+ Our Lady of Snow (Nuestra Senora delas Nieves)
Feast Day: August 5
The second Patron and the Virgin Mother of Cavinti
Story of the Our Lady of Snow
Our Lady's Sign.... A Snowfall. This is the history of Our Lady of the Snows. The time was the year 352, so soon after the birth of Jesus that many did not know about Him, and many "dared" not know, for fear of persecution.
The city of Rome, Italy, was fast becoming a Catholic center, and there resided Pope Liberius, the Holy Father, Successor of the Holy Apostle, St. Peter. Among his loyal subjects were a noble patrician, John, and his wife. This couple was very holy and devout.
They were not blessed with children, so it was their desire that their worldly goods should be given to the Mother of God. They discussed this with Pope Liberius and he counseled them to commend this holy intention to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Fervently, they besought her to show them her desire by some sign.
During the night of August 5th, the Virgin Mary appeared to John and his wife, and also to Pope Liberius, telling them to construct a church in her honor on the crest of the Esquiline Hill. As a sign of her will, she told them, they would find it covered with snow.
Snow is rare in Rome. When it falls, it is a day of rejoicing, and the populace delights in the beautiful sight of trees and shrubs blanketed with a soft mantle of white. Many winters pass without the least trace of a snowfall.
Imagine the great excitement of a snowfall during the first days of the hot month of August. That is exactly what happened on the night of August 5th, 352. In the morning, almost all of Rome thronged to the Esquiline Hill as the news spread that snow had fallen there during the sultry night, outlining the precise shape of the church requested by Our Lady. John, his wife, and Pope Liberius, told the crowd the snow was a favor from the Immaculate Queen of Heaven. When the people learned this, they shouted over and over again, "Our Lady of the Snows!"
The crest of the Esquiline hill, therefore, became the site of a church dedicated to the Mother of God, just as she wished. This was ancient Rome, early in Christianity, only 352 a.d. - almost sixteen hundred and fifty years ago! This was the origin of the title: Our Lady of the Snows.
+ Saint Joseph, the Husband of Mary
Feast Day: March 19
The Third Patron of Cavinti
Prayer to Saint Joseph for the protection of the Family
Gracious St Joseph, protect my family and all other families from danger, as you did protect the baby Jesus and His mother from the wrath of king Herod.
Pray for us, that we respect, love and care for each other in our family as you were with Mary and Jesus. Help us to be understanding and forgiving towards each other.
Most of all St Joseph, bring us closer to Jesus. St Joseph, please pray for our family. Amen.
The Third Patron of Cavinti
Prayer to Saint Joseph for the protection of the Family
Gracious St Joseph, protect my family and all other families from danger, as you did protect the baby Jesus and His mother from the wrath of king Herod.
Pray for us, that we respect, love and care for each other in our family as you were with Mary and Jesus. Help us to be understanding and forgiving towards each other.
Most of all St Joseph, bring us closer to Jesus. St Joseph, please pray for our family. Amen.
