• Spectators and Devotees


      4 Million people: jam-packed crowd, Facebook and social media updates of getting drunk and wasted and/or having fun, complaints of allegedly inefficient crowd control, almost 2000 photographers/videographers trying to get that perfect shot, bumper to bumper slow-moving traffic, impending stampedes and celebrity drools, Sinulog 2013 was considered another one of the city's success.


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      However, how do you distinguish devotees from mere spectators? Now, the 4Million has been categorized, probably even slashed off to half or a quarter of its population. With the grand sponsored floats, celebrities waving and throwing off souvenirs, and the crowd going ga-ga, the essence of Sinulog is somehow brushed off to a corner to make way for modern entertainment and a free pass of getting hyped up, or whatever it is that would hype you up.

      May the essence of Sinulog always live in the heart of every Cebuano-- the grand Mardi Gras, all the dancing and the festivities, and the procession and everything else is all for the praise and glory of our Patron, Sto. Nino. May we be reminded that when Sinulog started years ago, all or most were gathered in prayer and in faith and in gratitude of the blessings they have received through Sto. Nino.

      The heavens must be busy if all these 4million bring with them a sincere praise, a sincere prayer, a since gratitude. The catch word is IF.

      So how was your Sinulog? What were you praying for? Join our discussion as iSTORYAns share with us how they were touched by the works of our patron and what their hearts are shouting for this Sinulog.
      This article was originally published in forum thread: This Sinulog, what are you praying for? started by thisbe.ara View original post
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      Comments 34 Comments
      1. asionita plaza's Avatar
        asionita plaza -
        magbasa lang ko ug Bible kay tinuod man na nga Word of God. then mag pray for peace
      1. God'sWarfare's Avatar
        God'sWarfare -
        akong ipray na i-iwas ta sa bad things na possible mahitabo this sinulog specially basin naay mga hubog sa gabii, holdup, kidnap,kawatan or any bad thing na makapasad nato tanan.. Good health for everyone, more and more Sinulog & mai ta isave tang tanan ni Lord
      1. rhain_garcia's Avatar
        rhain_garcia -
        mau unta nga mkagraduate na this march.

        viva pit senyor!
      1. Johan Magos's Avatar
        Johan Magos -
        yeah.. as always been, no major problems
      1. romarshort's Avatar
        romarshort -
        masagana ug mabungahon na 2013 onwards....
      1. Johan Magos's Avatar
        Johan Magos -
        its just like when you respect muslims when they go around the huge box in Mecca just to pray.. so pls respect Catholics when we honor our Sr. Sto. Niño.... if you only know how miraculous it is
      1. rhain_garcia's Avatar
        rhain_garcia -
        maka graduate unta this march puhon..
      1. julet23's Avatar
        julet23 -
        health and happiness for my family and loved ones. also, that He will lead each of us towards the right paths in our lives
        Pit Senyor!!
      1. ParengHilton's Avatar
        ParengHilton -
        Dream will come to reality. Good Health and Long life to my loved ones! Lastly, a Peaceful celebration
      1. sparkplug's Avatar
        sparkplug -
        good health, better and stable income
      1. nomis's Avatar
        nomis -
        simple ug malipayon na kinabuhi
      1. nomis's Avatar
        nomis -
        simple ug malipayon na kinabuhi..
      1. aeonstyle's Avatar
        aeonstyle -
        My faith tells me that when God created miracles, it was not through a carved wooden or molten statue that millions worship today. If you have enjoyed the essence of Sinulog and experienced grace, it is because whatever your faith has granted you, it is granted alone by God through Jesus Christ His Son. God loves you.
      1. Blazing Hunter's Avatar
        Blazing Hunter -
        Nice.....................................

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