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A Journey of Faith at the MOA Sanctuary

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The Rosary Walk with its globes of light where devotees can medicate on the mysteries of the Rosary at the MOA Sanctuary.

In honor of the 350th anniversary of the Sacred Heart Apparition and the centenary of St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s canonization, the MOA Sanctuary has unveiled a poignant exhibit titled “A Journey of Faith.”

(L-R): Reverend Father Rolando Limjoco from the Miraculous Medal Apostolate, Ms. Rose Siaco of SM Retail, and Reverend Father Genaro Diwa (Commissioner of Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission, also known as the Commission on Divine Worship), Reverend Father Genaro Diwa (Commissioner of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission also known as the Commission on Divine Worship), Mr. Darwin Lomentigar (of the Jesuit Music Ministry), Ms. Luz Medina (of The Parish Pastoral Council and President of the National Shrine of the Sacred Heart), and Mr. Perkin So (SAVP for Operations of SM Mall of Asia).

This remarkable event, a collaboration between the SM Mall of Asia, the Archdiocese of Manila’s Liturgical Commission, the Miraculous Medal Apostolate, the National Shrine of the Sacred Heart, and the Jesuit Music Ministry, showcases breathtaking images and relics that celebrate the profound connection between the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the beloved saint.

(L-R) Sacred Heart of Jesus made by the Talleres de Maximo Vicente, St. Therese of the Child Jesus amidst roses from the collection of Rev. Fr. Rolando Limjoco, CM, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, that is a replica of the venerated image in the Parish of the Most Holy Redeemer in Brixton Hill, Quezon City and Holy Infant of the Sacred Heart

On June 16, 1675, Jesus revealed to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque His desire for the First Friday devotion, promising that those who honor His Sacred Heart would experience an outpouring of divine love. Pope Francis, in his encyclical “Dilexit Nos,” emphasizes the importance of this devotion, stating it embodies the essence of Christian life, reflecting our openness to the mysteries of divine and human love.

(L-R) First Class Relic of St. Mary Margaret Alacoque , The Banner is called “La Gloria” or The Glory and Rose from Museo ng Medalya Milagros

St. Thérèse, canonized on May 17, 1925, held a special reverence for the Sacred Heart, seeing it as a personal connection between her heart and that of Christ. She expressed her intimate relationship with Him in her letters, sharing, “I think that the Heart of my Spouse is mine alone, just as mine is His alone.” This deep devotion allowed her to experience a unique dialogue with Christ, one that she cherished as a heart-to-heart exchange.

(L-R) First Class Flesh Relic of St. Therese of the Child Jesus and First Class Hair Relic of St. Therese of the Child Jesus

The MOA Sanctuary, nestled in the vibrant SM Mall of Asia, serves as a peaceful haven for prayer and reflection. Officially inaugurated on May 5, 2025, this glass-enclosed exhibit hall offers visitors stunning views of serene gardens, a tranquil pond, and a thoughtful Rosary Walk. It is a space designed to foster spiritual contemplation and connection with the divine.

Relic card and small pouch containing a third -class relic of St. Therese of the Child Jesus. Third class relics are objects that have touched a first or second- class relic, or have been touched by the saint themselves and The Images of the Parents of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Saints Louis and Azélie-Marie Martin

The “A Journey of Faith” exhibit will remain open until October 2025, inviting all to explore the rich heritage of devotion to the Sacred Heart and the inspirational life of St. Thérèse. Visitors are encouraged to immerse themselves in this sacred experience, reflecting on their own journeys of faith and the timeless love that binds them to the heart of Christ.

Carmelite Brothers participated in the event

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