Visiting the Pink Sisters

signage going to Pink Sister

Whenever, I go out of town, I always include in our itinerary to visit a church or chapel. For our Tagaytay visit we decided to go to Pink Sisters Chapel and Convent located at Aguinaldo Highway, Rotonda, Tagaytay City. If you are a fellow commuter you can ride a bus going to Nasugbu and tell the bus driver to drop you at Pink Sisters Chapel and Convent. This is not hard to find as there is a big signage at the corner of the street going to the Chapel. After getting off the bus you need to walk the dirt road for some meters before reaching the gates of the Chapel. If you are lucky, there are tricycles offering free ride to the chapel because they are to deliver something at the chapel.

Since this is a holy place, silence is strictly implemented upon entering the gates of the chapel. Even security guards are not allowed to shout or whistle in assisting guests with their parking. They used hand signals and placards and signage. Decent clothes are also required upon entering the church. Guests wearing shorts and sleeveless are not allowed entering the front door but they can enter and stay at the right wing of the church.

a view of the chapel

The chapel offers a place of meditation as it is quiet, even people visiting the place sees to it that they maintain the solemnity of the place. Guests advised to turn off mobile devices or put them in silent mode as not to disturb other people in their prayers. Guests can also write their prayer intention on a piece of paper provided by the nuns.  

guests writing their prayer intentions

guests praying

 Aside from praying and meditating, the place is also very scenic adding to its solemnity. The plants and trees gave a relaxing feeling, while the statue of Christ, the cross and a statue of the Our Lady of Lourdes with the three children gives off the spiritual atmosphere.

If you are thinking of pasalubongs, there is no need to worry as there are a lot of stores along the street going to the chapel selling shirts, vegetables and sweet delicacies.

Though on a vacation, it is still important to thank the Lord for giving us time to relax and unwind and to ask help in coming back to our daily work.