The Haciendas in Malabon
There are three ecclesiastical estate in Tambobong (Malabon). These are Longos, “Tambobong” and Maysilo. Though not an hacienda per se, Tinajeros is discussed in this blog article. Continue reading The Haciendas in Malabon
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Evangelization of America: All Collaborated With Her
This is another translation from the blog of Fr. José María Iraburu of Reforma and Apostasia blog. He is writing a series on the Evangelization of America -I do not lose hope that at one of these you will begin to write about the great missionaries of America. -You are doing very well. In the meantime, hang in there, with God’s favor. The apostolic strength … Continue reading Evangelization of America: All Collaborated With Her
Evangelization of America: Captains and Soldiers, First Evangelizers
This is another personal translation of one of articles Fr. José María Iraburu wrote for Reforma o Apostasía . -I’m sorry, but I don’t believe it. Well, at least I don’t see it clearly. -In the Faculty of Theology, it was not uncommon for a student to ask me some objection or question at the beginning of the class. I would reply that he should … Continue reading Evangelization of America: Captains and Soldiers, First Evangelizers
Evangelization of America: Early Historians Tell the Truth
To have a true knowledge of the evangelization of America, as well as of its conquest and civilization, it is important to know how its first historians understood and described it. There were many chronicles and accounts, but I will recall only three authors of the mid-sixteenth century which I consider especially significant. Continue reading Evangelization of America: Early Historians Tell the Truth
Evangelization of America : Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
This blog began as practice for translating Spanish into English. (Unofficial) translations were made of the articles Fr. José María Iraburu wrote in his blog ‘Reforma o apostasía’. I would like to give the English-speaking world a chance to increase their reading materials regarding Hispanic history and culture. -He seems to have been a good person. -He seems to be a good Christian, with love … Continue reading Evangelization of America : Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
The Great Promise and the Philippines
On May 14, 1733 Our Lord appeared to Blessed Bernardo de Hoyos. The young Jesuit described the encounter as follows: “After receiving communion, I had the same vision of the Sacred Heart… surrounded by the crown of thorns and with a cross at the top… He made me understand that I was not to taste the riches of this Heart for myself alone, but that … Continue reading The Great Promise and the Philippines
The Vocation of the Philippines
The following is a homily preached by a Mexican missionary priest in the Philippines during the Feast of Sto. Niño. In 2017, some European countries (especially Germany ) celebrated the 500th anniversary of the promulgation of Martin Luther’s 95 theses which marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. What, in fact, were they celebrating? According to them, “the rediscovery of the gospel” (that man is … Continue reading The Vocation of the Philippines
XII. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi: A Monument for Posterity
Today, August 20, 2020, the 448th Death Anniversary of the Illustrious Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, we publish the last part of the biography written by Nicolas Soraluce, translated by Hispanic Indio. Click here to see the index. We are approaching the end of the biography of the illustrious conqueror of the Philippines. Stories of all ages and nations present us with repeated examples of the … Continue reading XII. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi: A Monument for Posterity
X. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi: Spain Forgets, the Philippines Honors
Note 1: cover image: Legazpi monument, Legazpi City, Albay (zumarragarraenfilipinas.com) Note 2: written in 1864, the author laments the lack of recognition Legazpi received in Spain, except in the Philippines. Translated in 2020, the translator laments the lack of Legazpi’s recognition both in Spain and in the Philippines…until last June 24, 2020, when the Mayor of Manila Domagoso Moreno, honored Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, the … Continue reading X. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi: Spain Forgets, the Philippines Honors
IX. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi: Death and Eulogy
Totally different from other conquerors, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi the model of Spanish conquerors, who through peaceful means, established the Filipino state. Continue reading IX. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi: Death and Eulogy
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