San Lorenzo Ruiz Chorale

05/07/2026

A blessed First Sunday of July. Grateful for the gift of serving at the Holy Mass through music. 🎶🙏 8AM MASS.

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Choir service 🙏🏼

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23/02/2026

AVOID CLAPPING DURING & AFTER MASS THIS LENT

“Who would have clapped at Calvary? Would the Blessed Mother and John the Beloved have clapped?” – Bishop Socrates Villegas

During this Lenten season, the Church invites the faithful to reflect deeply on the solemnity of the Mass and the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross. Clapping during or after Mass can distract from the sacredness of the liturgy and shift the focus away from Jesus’ Passion, which we are called to meditate upon with reverence and humility.

Lent is a time of penance, contemplation, and spiritual growth. By avoiding applause, we honor the solemn mystery of Christ’s sacrifice and cultivate an atmosphere of prayerful silence, reflection, and deep respect for the liturgy. This practice encourages us to listen attentively, pray more fervently, and unite our hearts with the suffering and love of Jesus.

Let this Lenten season remind us to preserve the sacredness of the Mass, keeping our gestures and actions reflective of reverence, humility, and devotion. May our participation be a true offering of faith, love, and worship, drawing us closer to Christ in His Passion and preparing us for the joy of His Resurrection.