Simbang Gabi, a beloved Filipino Christmas tradition, is a series of nine dawn masses held in the days leading up to Christmas. This article explores the history, significance, and personal reasons why Filipinos continue to participate in this cherished tradition.
SIMBANG Gabi, also known as Misa de Gallo or Misa de Aguinaldo, marks the nine-day dawn masses attended by Filipino Catholics in preparation for Christmas . In some regions, it is called by other names, such as Misa de los Pastores by the Chavacanos in Zamboanga. Regardless of its name, these Masses reflect the faithful’s deep belief in the coming of the Messiah. Votive MassesAccording to Fr. Fidel Villaroel, O.P.
“The Aguinaldo Masses, as votive masses introduced by Spain, Mexico, or the Philippines, do Aguinaldo Masses, as votive masses introduced by Spain, Mexico, or the Philippines, do not have a specific text in the universal Roman Missal. However, Rome recognizes them as privileged votive masses, celebrated pro re gravi and with massive attendance by the faithful,” Fr. Villaroel noted.
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