Our Lady of Caysasay

Taal, Philippines (1603)

In 1603, a small barrio in the town of Taal, a fisherman by the name of Juan Maningcad went out fishing instead of casting his net on the sea, he threw it into the nearby river. When he pulled out his net he caught a little image of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Although it was soaked in water, it had a heavenly lustre and the face twinkled like a star. Upon seeing this marvel, Juan prostrated himself before the image and began to pray. He picked it up and brought it home. The news began to spread until it reached the parish priest and the judge. Without notice they immediately went to Juan Maningcad’s house and saw the beautiful image of the Mother of God. They knelt down and took the image to Taal where a fiesta was celebrated.

 

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Source: "365 Days with Mary" by Michael O'Neill

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