Kamay ni Hesus

A hundred and sixty five kilometers southeast of Manila, on a five hectare lot sits an idyllic spot for healing, prayer, recollection and reflection that's beginning to gain a buzz among those who seek reconciliation with God. Nestled in Lucban, Quezon at the foot of Mt Banahaw near the border towards Tayabas, KAMAY NI HESUS is gaining adherents who visit the place to bring the sick and the devoted to commune with the Creator in a lush ideal setting that sings the joy and bounty of nature.

It was 23, January, 2012; a Monday. But things augured well. Chinese New Year was declared a holiday nationwide and so friends were off from work and when we decided a week in advance to go, we didn't really count of the smooth flow of traffic. I thought it was a God-send! I woke up at four a.m. and was at the rendezvous at the appointed time. By half-past five we were out the door and on our way to Quezon

On our way there we had a pit stop for breakfast at Rose and Grace in Sto. Tomas, Batangas. Then we motored  through most of  the municipalities. We stopped again at the Minor Basilica of St. Michael. I just love this church. Had I the opportunity to get married I would do it here. Having  arguably the longest aisle in Asia, every bride who holds her wedding here would certainly get good reviews for parading her wedding gown. Too bad I'm never going to be a blushing bride... but I digress...

When we got to the site, it was nearly communion. Too bad, I missed the Eucharistic celebration. However, there was no excuse to not pray while I was there. So I climb up the hillside to the figure of Christ the Redeemer, praying along the way. One could not stop but admire the beauty of the scenery. Took pictures, natcherly!!!

Meanwhile, there have been a few changes to the site. For one, Noah's Arc is a new facility that's geared for retreats and spiritual renewal. I think the new addition is cute. Complete with stucco animals that were part of the arc, it's whimsical and cute and yet, it serves a purpose.

The usual healing Masses are celebrated on Wednesdays and Saturdays, every 3rd Tuesday  and every 1st Sunday (SM North EDSA) at 9:30 a.m.; every 1st Friday at noon; every 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday at 8:00 a.m. (NBN4), every 1st Sunday at 6:00 a.m.(ABS CBN 2) and every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 9:00 a.m. (SM Bacoor). Father Joey Faller is the healing priest who usually celebrates the Eucharist. For inquiries, visit www.joeyfaller.org, email joey_faller@yahoo.com or call (042) 5402206.