Why do we celebrate the living rosary and what is its significance? Praying the holy rosary is a spiritual support that sustains our weakened humanity and helps us overcome feebleness in praying. In using it, we have the assistance of the Blessed Mother of God who helps us make up for our prayer deficiency. It is certainly a little crown of heavenly roses which we place on the heads of Jesus and Mary.
To keep everybody’s faith strong and to enlighten each man’s mind and soul, QCA annually celebrates the living rosary. Last October 28, 2011, another successful celebration of the living rosary was commemorated at the roof deck, with its theme, “Lady our Mother and Model, lead us to pray”.
According to the director of the Bureau of Moral and Spiritual Values, Julius Paolo Basa of Abad Santos, the celebration of living rosary this year is upgraded, more organized and more meaningful compared to the past living rosary events.
The interpretative dance presentation of the five sorrowful mysteries was led by the DEPA (Dulaang Esperanza Pahati Alvendia) members. The first sorrowful was “The Agony of Jesus Christ in the Garden of Olive” for the clergy, with the song of “Lead me Lord”, the second sorrowful mystery was “The scourging of Jesus at the pillar” for the world leaders, with the song of “Ikaw na ang Bahala”, the third sorrowful mystery was the “The Crowning of Jesus with Thorns “ for the family with song of “Only Selfless Love”, the 4th sorrowful mystery was “The Carrying of the Cross” for teachers with the song of “Take me Out of the Dark”. The fifth sorrowful mystery was “The Crucifixion and death of Our Lord Jesus Christ” for the youth with the song of “I See You Lord”.
The Sorrowful Mysteries were interpreted by DEPA members spearheaded by Mr. Ruben Agustin and Mr. Jason de Joya, DEPA advisers. The performance was amazing and inspiring according to students.
The Litany of the Virgin Mary was delivered by Marian Zapanta and Julius Basa, as masters of ceremony. The selected faculty
members, staff and selected students from each year level served as leaders and living beads of the rosary. The program ended with the offering of lei, rosary and crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary by the administrators and the offering of flowers and candles by the participants.
“The true spirit of celebrating the Living Rosary is glorifying God and our life-living mission as Christians”, Julius Paolo Basa stated.
On the other hand, the room to room Block rosary or visiting of the Blessed Virgin Mary in all home rooms and offices commenced last October 3 and ended on October 28 before the Living Rosary.
