G. P. Martin

    In the heart of Pasig lies a poignant piece of forgotten heritage—the devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title Nuestra Señora de la Peña or Our Lady of the Rock. Once a cherished aspect of the town's spiritual and cultural life, this devotion has faded into the margins of collective memory. The title, evocative of strength and refuge, reflects the Virgin Mary's role as a steadfast intercessor for her devotees.      To shed light on this nearly forgotten devotion, I turn to an excerpt from La Virgen María: Venerada en sus Imagenes filipinas, a book published in 1904 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception. This historical piece offers a glimpse into how Nuestra Señora de la Peña was once venerated and the significance it held for the people of Pasig.      A translation of the original article that was published will follow to help understand its context and relevance. Nu...