2010 Sinulog Novena @ Yvonne's

In the Catholic Church, a novena is a devotion consisting of prayer said (most typically) on a single day, asking to obtain special graces. These may consist of small prayer books, recitation of the Rosary, or small prayers through the day. There are four recognized categories of Novenae, those of mourning, preparation, prayer, and those which are indulgenced, however, a given novena can belong to more than one of these categories.

The practice of saying novenas is derived from Scripture. After Jesus's Ascension into heaven, he told his disciples to pray together in the upper room and devote themselves to constant prayer (Acts 1:14). Doctrine proposes that the Apostles, Blessed Virgin Mary, and other followers of Jesus prayed together for nine consecutive days, concluding in the descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.

Though the novena is primarily a devotion used by members of the Catholic Church, it has spread to the Orthodox, Anglican, and even some Lutheran churches. These pictures were taken at the residence of one of our forum members, her name is Yvonne with good friend Jeanny.

lechon was served

wow nice party..

my favorite cake

jinkyjane in her element

love the fruits mikey waaaaaaaa..mkalaway oist...

loved it too but i stayed away