Last Independence day we went to Regina Rosarii, Tanay Rizal to spend some quality time with my mother and for Mama Mary.
I don't know how we got there but we used Waze. It will help you a lot.
Here are the things to do or expect in Regina Rica:
1. Schedule
Regina Rosarii is open everyday except Tuesdays, 8am-5pm.
2. Respect the Dress Code
Here's some guide for the dress code:
You cannot enter Regina Rosarii if you are wearing Sando or anything sleeveless. If you are wearing a shorts or a short skirt they will lend you a long skirt.
Please be reminded that Regina Rica (Rosarii) is manage by the Dominican Sisters.
3. Bring water and food AND UMBRELLA.
It is a long drive from Metro Manila, you can bring your own or you can also stop by Robinsons Antipolo to buy stuff or rest. It is better if you have a water with you, I'm pretty sure you will get tired and thirsty with all the walking in Regina Rica. They sell drinks and food in there but it is not that cold.
4. Bring extra clothes and towel.
Again, with all the walking and heat in the Philippines your shirt will be soaking. That's for sure.
5. Parking Fee
Although Regina Rica is known for Pilgrimage area, they still need to have an income for maintenance of the property. So for the parking fee It's just Php50 only and it is a fixed rate parking fee. Not bad if you want to stay there for the whole day or stay the night isn't it? Plus they will give you a paper to write your wishes and intentions.
6. There is a restaurant inside Regina Rica
(Dalayunan eating place).
We really wanted to try to eat inside Dalayunan but unfortunately we are chasing the dusk. It will take 3-4 hours drive from Tanay to Q.C. And vise versa.
7. They have available accommodation.
If you want to spend the night in Regina Rosarii you may ask the helpers in Roca House or Puloyan.
8. Take the S-Trail going up to Mama Regina Rosarii.
If you are willing and able to walk the S-Trail, go for it! It will be worth it!
9. If you cannot walk through the S-Trail
If you are with a Senior Citizen or a child, you may take a shuttle going up to Mama Regina for only Php5.00 each.
10. Candle Offering and Wishes.
You may choose different colors for your wishes.
Each candle costs Php20.00. For a pack of 5's Php100.00. Pack of 6's Php120.00 and for Pack of 11's Php220.00
Each pack contains prayer guide.
11. Walking at the Labyrinth
Another type of prayer, a prayer in motion or walking through a step/s. A guide is included in the pack of candles.
12. Below Mama Regina
There is a sister waiting below Mama Regina for a briefing before going up inside Mama Regina. And also small talk for relaxation.
13. SULOD (Sanctuary of the Universal LO and Devotion).
Basically, Sulod in Ilonggo is Go inside, to go inside.
Before going inside Mama Regina or Sulod. You should take off your shoes or slippers. They will provide you a bag to stuff your footwears.
Since this is a Sanctuary please observe silence and photo taking is not permitted inside Sulod. You need to concentrate and feel the positive energy headed by a Dominican sister.
14. Once you are done in SULOD.
Have a photo op in Mama Regina's terrace, where you can see the whole Regina Rica.
15. Visit the Rica Chapel
You may ride the shuttle going to the Rica Chapel or walk. It's just a 5 minutes walk from Mama Regina.
Inside the Rica Chapel
16. Way of the Cross
17. Pahuwayan
18. Buy souvenirs from the Shop.
They are selling different sizes replica of Mama Regina. Also some honey, Rosaries and many more.
19. You may support 88MMM
If you have some extra cash or if you want to pledge or support their current project the 88MMM. The fund is for the construction of the Retreat House in Regina Rica.
20. Listen to our Dominican Sister.
If you still want to hear the beautiful voices of our sisters, or listen to their healing prayers. They can be heard in Radio Veritas 846.
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