La Naval de Manila, a shrine that honors a 17th-century victory against Dutch invaders, releases an ‘oratio imperata in times of grave tension’
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La Naval de Manila, a shrine that honors a 17th-century victory against Dutch invaders, releases an ‘oratio imperata in times of grave tension’In 1646, the Protestant Dutch sought to invade the Philippines, which had been a colony of Catholic Spain for eight decades at that time. quoting a 1693 account by Baltasar de Santa Cruz. The battles took place in Bolinao, Lubang, Marinduque, Mariveles, and Mindoro – and in each battle, the Dutch dwarfed the Spaniards in terms of ships, weapons, and personnel.in memory of this naval battle. A historic church, the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of La Naval de Manila, better known as the Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City – now stands in her honor. Fast-forward to 2024, in the face of China’s incursions in the West Philippine Sea, the La Naval shrine is storming the heavens again. The obligatory prayer – often read at the end of the Mass – seeks “peace over that part of our islands and waters,” as well as “wisdom and understanding” for Filipino leaders so that they can “resolve this crisis with courage and in the spirit of dialogue.” It calls the La Naval the “protectress of the Philippines and patroness of the Philippine Navy.”, including the religious sector, about the West Philippine Sea dispute. Around 76% of Filipino adults “perceive China as a country that poses the greatest threat to the Philippines,” according to an OCTA Research survey released on June 5.In non-religious terms, at least, these efforts bring the West Philippine Sea more into the national consciousness. Everyone’s help is needed. As former navy vice commander Rommel Jude Ong wrote in a‘Oratio imperata’ in times of grave tension O Lord God Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, the sky and the seas, look kindly on us, your children of the Philippine islands, our home, now beset with tensions over our West Philippine Sea. We pray to you for peace over that part of our islands and waters. We pray that questions over it may be resolved through justice and respect for people’s rights. We pray that no harm be done to our marine creatures and habitat. We pray that our fellow Filipinos protecting our islands and seas be kept safe from natural and man-made disasters. Loving God, you are wonderful Creator, our generous Provider of good things. Send your Holy Spirit of wisdom and understanding to our leaders that they resolve this crisis with courage and in the spirit of dialogue. Help us all to remain faithful to your Word and obedient to your Will always. This we ask through Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Lady of the Rosary of La Naval de Manila, protectress of the Philippines and patroness of the Philippine Navy, pray for us!Paterno R. Esmaquel II, news editor of Rappler, specializes in covering religion and foreign affairs. He finished MA Journalism in Ateneo and MSc Asian Studies at RSIS, Singapore. For story ideas or feedback, email pat.esmaquel@rappler.com
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