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Mataasnakahoy literally means "Tall Tree". Mataasnakahoy is a municipality in Batangas, Philippines. It was created as a town on January 1, 1932. MKAHOY, as it is fondly called, has 16 barangays, population of about 40,000 and total land area of 2,376hectares. Mataasnakahoy is known for its cool climate due to its high elevation 379 metres (1,240 ft). MKAHOY is one of the lakeside towns of Taal Lake and is about 100 km South of Manila.
Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with you, blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus. Holy Mary Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
For many pilgrims their favourite place is the Grotto. At the centre of the Grotto stands the Altar. Candles are burning every moment of every day as a sign of the constant prayer of the Church. In Lourdes much is said without words: the smiles, the simple gestures of one helping another, consideration for others, and the whole place is noticeably quiet.
In the evening, there is a procession where pilgrims from all over the world attend. There are long lines of sick and elderly on wheelchairs attending the procession that ends at the footsteps of the Bassilica. Each mysteryof the Holy Rosary is recited in a different language. Pilgrims raise the lighted candles during the "Ave, Ave, Ave Maria" portion of the hymn. The Baths is just a few feet to the right of the Grotto.
Labels: Our Lady of Lourdes
