Fr. Andres Rivera Jr. spoke about the rationale behind the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu's dress code, emphasizing its aim to foster solemnity and reminding devotees that the Basilica is a sacred space for surrender to God's will.
AMID mixed reactions to the church dress code policy, the Basilica leadership took to the pulpit to explain its purpose and address the issue for the first time since it was released last year.Fr. Andres Rivera Jr., OSA, rector of the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu celebrated the Opening Salvo Mass on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, addressing the faithful in his homily about the spirit behind the policy.
“Mag-fiesta kita dili tungod kay magbuot-buot ta’g himo og Ginoo nga muangay sa atong tinguha ug kagustuan. ,” Rivera said. “Mura kita og mga turista nga muhapit lang sa Basilica manguros ug magwarawara sa Balaang Bata ,” he said.Lower turnoutThis year’s Penitential Walk for Jesus saw 160,000 devotees, a drop from 300,000 in 2023 and 200,000 in 2024. Despite the reduced turnout and early morning drizzle, the walk—a key event in the 460th Fiesta Señor celebration—commenced at 4:20 a.m.
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