SIMALA SHRINE - Castle in Cebu

My ride has once more headed South. Despite the fact that not everyone shares the same religious views, I do. I don't usually go to church on Sundays, but I do believe that I can pray whenever or wherever I want, regardless of where I am. Your connection to your beliefs is not dependent on where you are physically; rather, it is dependent on where you are emotionally.

Even though I've been here a lot, sometimes I still wanted to come because I always feel at peace, at ease, and enlightened when I'm inside. Some of my requests, which suggested I needed to return to this spot to express my gratitude in return, have been magically answered by this place.

I advise you to spend some time here in the Kingdom of Mama Mary of Lindongon, also known as Simala Shrine, if you feel your burdens are too great to bear and you need some enlightenment. Don't be afraid to pay her a visit.

Mother Mary Castle Church, Birhen sa Simala, Mama Mary Shrine of Simala, and Miraculous Mama Mary Church are all names for the Simala Parish Church which is It's real name is Monastery of the Holy Eucharist.

Although it is not the oldest or the holiest church in Cebu, it is one of the most well-known and frequently visited new churches in the island. A visit to Simala Church is considered to help you put your life in perspective for believers and to be a solemn place to reflect.

Simala Shrine, considered by many to be one of Cebu's most beautiful churches, is a popular destination for believers. With the hope that their prayers will be heard, hundreds of pilgrims visit the church each day known as the Miraculous Mother Mary Church after observing the Virgin Mary statue located within the Shrine crying. The place is open for everybody there is no entrance fee, but you need to wear clothes properly if you want to come inside, dress code is implemented in short no revealing clothes inside. Although, Some areas are under construction for the improvement of the palace.

I personally experienced some of my wishes came true and I have come once again to ask for a new one. You have to be sincere on asking for your prayer though.

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You can write down your wishes and prayers on a piece of paper while attending services, paying a kiss or halok ni Mama Mary, and then place it in the box given for petitions, thank-you notes, or pasalamat for those whose prayers were granted.

_{On our way to kiss Mama Mary}

_{Here is where to attend the mass}

We went into the Prayer Room on the way down from the statue of Virgin Mary. Numerous letters from followers thanking Mother Mary for their healings were displayed all throughout the place of worship. People who were paralyzed in the past but are now able to walk have donated wheelchairs and crutches as a way of honoring the Virgin Mary for her miracle. Additionally, there are hand-drawn artworks, pencils used of the board passers, graduation robes, publications, and numerous accounts of miracles, answered prayers, and blessings.

Some of the Virgin Mary replicas are on display in their museum. Since my partner and I are planning to get married and we have already had disagreements and arguments about the arrangements, I prayed to this Mary, the Lady of the Bride, asking for wisdom and the proper choice.

Since it's difficult for me to process things alone while he's still on the boat, I always see it as a positive to handle things on my own. I suppose I'll just have to wait for him until he completes his contract. All I can do is simply hope things work out better.

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You can choose a variety of colors depends on what you need. The candle is worth 40 pesos each. Here is some guide:

○ White – Purity, Guidance or Right Path
○ Black – Praying for loved ones who passed away
○ Green – Prosperity or success (Includes financial, business, passing exams)
○ Gold – Healing or good health
○ Orange- Reconciliation w/ Partner/Enemy/Family
○ Pink – Blessing or forgiveness
○ Yellow – Peace, Strength, Courage or Hope
○ Red – Love
○ Gray – Deliverance from bad ways/things/spirits
○ Brown – Vocation
○ Blue – Perseverance
○ Violet – Achievement

You can also buy souvenirs like bracelet, rosary, keychains, necklaces and healing oil on the side of the candle lighting area.

Naturally, I came here to pay my thankfulness and surrendered my hidden misery, char misery rather asking some guidance and enlightenment, but it's a plus to snap pictures of the lovely kingdom of Mama Mary after my activities inside. I feel comfortable and at ease.

My buddy was telling her ate2 and his spouse about me when I unexpectedly had to travel. Ate inquired as to my whereabouts and why I hadn't visited them. My friend is laughing as she watches me on video chat from my bed. Since I hadn't gotten out of bed by 11:00, I assumed it was a lazy day.

Jezza casually suggested that we visit Cebu and the Simala Shrine, and I responded, "Sure, why not? I'll take a bath now." We then disconnected the conversation. Ate was listening, but he didn't think we were actually going; she thought we were just having a joke. This is because the plan seemed to come out of nowhere.

However, despite the fact that riding a motorcycle was a physically tiring experience, I enjoyed it and now feel emotionally and mentally at ease after having the opportunity again to visit Mother Mary at Simala.

I hope you enjoyed reading; that's all I have for today. Up until next time. Ciao 😉