Tierra de Maria
HAVEN OF MEDITATION AND ENRICHMENT
H.O.M.E. of the majestic 50-foot image of Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth.
Shrouded with mist in the early dawn and enveloped by the cool breeze of upland winds, Tagaytay nestles high enough to be a balmy refuge from the noise of crowded days. It is here where Tierra de Maria established a piece of heaven for the weary and the wandering soul: Mama Mary’s sanctuary for the pilgrim searching for peace of heart.
On the main Calamba road, fronting the Development Academy of the Philippines, before the Tagaytay Picnic Grove, Tierra de Maria is a haven where the 50-foot majestic image of Mary, Mother of God. With her arms outstretched in welcome, beckoning all to come, for thanksgiving, prayers and healing of body, mind and spirit.
The gates are open from eight in the morning till six in the evening. One climbs a short elevated incline which is lined on the right side approach with a garden wall-vine of murals depicting the joyful, luminous, sorrowful and glorious mysteries of the holy rosary, “The life of Jesus”, and the Stations of the Cross, the sufferings of Jesus.
Immediately fronting the image of Mama Mary is a “wishing” deep well symbolic of the waters of the “Wedding at Cana” where our Lord was asked to change water into the finest wine even if it was not yet His time to perform miracles; a reminder to all who journey to Tierra de Maria that through the intercession of Mama Mary, Jesus will perform miracles at her behest.
Candles may be lighted with the prayer-wishes offered as one moves from the well towards the Haven for Meditation and Enrichment, the Inner Peace Healing Center. At the threshold, one is greeted by hymns of celestial calmness and the surreal sense actually being in the holy presence of the crucified Christ in His majestic larger-than-life wooden figure. A gaping wound by His heart is where one’s finger can feel the beating of His love, unifying His suffering with that of the personal pains that one prays for deliverance.
On the crucified Christ’s right is the life-size statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patron of our island-country, whose miraculous intercessions continue to be prayed for, even as she urges us to continue praying the rosary and the Hail Mary, especially, for the salvation of humankind and peace throughout the world. Her folded hands are warm and almost pulsating from the thousands of palms that have enclosed them in supplication and in tears. No prayer is ever left un-answered.
From the main altar, one moves towards the life-size of Our Lady of Manaoag and the other images of Mama Mary and her various attributes, each one reflective of the distant places where her apparitions and miracles have been recorded and continue to be experienced.
Surrounding this haven of meditation are tiles with printed pictures and names of Mama Mary’s family plastered like magnificent murals on the wall.
And so is it here, in Tierra de Maria where Mama Mary’s universal presence enfolds all who come, whether as a simple traveler or a returning pilgrim devotee.
A silent space before the turn towards the same entrance and exit door, is a nondescript “Forgiveness Corner” where the most difficult acts of asking, receiving and giving forgiveness are un-loaded in all humility. The Cross under which one kneels to unload the baggage of hurts simulates the hanging of the crutches at the grotto of Lourdes, a gesture of instant healing, an offering of absolute contrition, as in Jesus’ admonition: “You are healed. Go and sin no more!”
Before leaving the chapel, where first Saturday masses are held every three o’clock in the afternoon, a basket-full of God’s words contain the wisdom of answers for petitions, questions and praises of thanks. Every hand that picks a piece of paper is guided by the faith contained within its soul. Believe.
The second floor is a pathway of liturgical calendars of the saints being honored for each day. The persons and families who made special offerings for their birthdays have their names inscribed on the tiles of the saints of that day and they are enrolled in perpetual prayers for their personal intentions.
One flight up and on the left side of the third floor is the Rosary Garden of the Risen Christ, a special place for meditation. A therapeutic Fish Spa is an added feature, designed for the unique experience of health rejuvenation while contemplating on the mysteries of the rosary wafting subliminally through the sound system.
On the other side of this floor is Mama Mary’s Angels’ Meditation Garden surrounded by fruit-bearing trees and fragrantly scented shrubs. Figurines of different angels are simply reminders of the heavenly guardians of our lives. An intimate barako coffee bar adds to the ambiance of relaxation and bonding, or for singular meditation moments.
On the third floor before ascending, the hand of 50-foot image of Mary, Mother of God can be touched and her face viewed close-up. Tactile prayers enhance the soul towards a more meaningful communion with the Lord.
The top, fourth floor is an aviary. A variety of birds, the open sky, the view of the world famous Taal Volcano below are nature’s pieces of paradise on earth. It is the pilgrim’s piece of heaven to be experienced in stillness and silence…and as one breathes out a prayer to the celestial heights, listen with your heart, Mama Mary whispers her words to your soul.
Tierra de Maria is a haven for the searching soul. Tierra de Maria is a refuge for the weary traveler. Tierra de Maria is a sanctuary of peace. Tierra de Maria is a threshold for healing. Tierra de Maria, the land of Mary is a spiritual experience…your piece of heaven on earth….your home.
questions if you see mama mary what is that mean?
if i’d seen mama mary, im the chosen one. to help her spread the good news.
Dear MAMA MARY,
Please help me to pass my November 29 and 30 2009 Nursing Licensure Examination. Sana po pagdating ng release nito registered nurse na din poh ako at kasama po ako sa 40 percent na makakapasa every examination…. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH MAMA MARY I KNOW I CAN MAKE IT… the release will be on 2nd wik of february hope i can see my name listed in the newspapers and also to the internet..Kayo na pong bahala sa akin pati sa mga kaibigan ko po…
Mama Mary Loves You!
Pray the AMEN PRAYER.
When there is a question you cannot answer, simply pray “Come Holy Spirit” “Mama Mary Pray for Me” “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus”. Hold on your rosary while taking exam. Used healing oil if you have.
Mama Mary please help me to feel you next to me all the time with sign of peace in my heart . I should see your and your angles in front of me when I say the rosary.
Pray for all of us in our branch that we could have a normal life and settle everything. I pray for my clients that they will understand us and have confidence again and trust us again. Please help us and guide us.
Mama Mary I need to give a sale quotation for the boxes which I have made. please help me to convince the person with the rates . he should find it perfect. he should give a very very big order with lots of time to do my work and he should provide me with advance so that i can do my work. I start getting continues orders.I am leaving everything in your hand dear Mother Mary it is highly impossible for any thing to happen . I am really worried because if I do not do any thing my dad is going to sell the house that’s the only thing we have . I do not what to do dear Mama Mary please help me with this order . i am leaving this order in your hands you will should me a way .Thank you
mama mary ,bgyan nyo pouh me ng sign kung itutuloy kuh ang negosyong papasukin kuh ngayn.ako pouh ay hrap n pouh mag isip sa mga disisyon ko ngayn,bka magkaroon ng conflict sa aming negosyo n aking pinatatakbo,mama mary alm kuh pouh n hndi nyo pouh ako pinababayaan,alam ko pouh n mas power pouh kau sa lahat ng tao.alam ko rin po n itong maging disiyon ko ay magmumula sa inyo,naway ako po ay inyong gabayan para makatulong p po ako sa mga nangangailangan n tao, nawa ikaw n poh ang maging daan ko sa araw araw n aking ginagawa, mama mary kaw n poh ang bahala sa amin. from family torres
please pray for the complete healing, and success in her training period
Our most Holy Mother,
We thank you so much for the unconditional love and support to our family. I am asking for God’s forgiveness for the wrong doings that we’ve done.. Me and my husband are still dreaming for a home for our family please give us one.. In God’s grace grant us the happiness, good health, safety and success that we are dreaming for our family.. Lend to us Your hand to touch our mind, heart and soul.. thank you so much..
love, che
Mahal na Ina, Bukas po ay paluwas ang aking husband papuntang manila para sa initial interview papuntang ibang bansa. Pangalawang beses nya na po itong pag-aaply, noong una po ay deny,.. sana po ay makapasa po sya at makaalis na. napakalaking bagay po ang makaalis sya papunta sa aking kapatid sa gresya para sa aming tahanan na ginagawa at para sa pag-aaral ng mga anak namin Mahal na Ina…
Mama Mary, please pray for my family always.thanks for all the blessings.
i have been to tierra de maria last week. It was a soul touching experience as i reconnect with the mother of our creator.. however, i was troubled by the sight of the eagle and cockatoo on a small cage atop the chapel.. maybe the chapel could provide a bigger space for them since the cage for them was too small..
dear MAMA MARY you give almost all the things I asked to you since I was 21 now again I got big problem was diagnoSe as HSIL/CIN3,today Ive done biopsy ,plaese again I asked to help me hoping the result will be okey,,help me mama mary I still want to be with my kids since for 23 yrs Im away to support them ,,I hope also that sooner i can visit you in LOURDEZ ,FRANCE,,SOON,,LOVE YOU MAMA MARY PLEASE PRAY FOR MY FAMILY (MY LIFE)THANKS FOR EVERYTHING,,…
We will look into this sister mae. Thank you for the advise.
God bless you!!!
07 Oct ‘10
The protection of my entire family friends …. make us useful in the propagation of the faith the Holy Rosary the respect for the Blessed Sacrament.. honor and glory to GOD the Father the Son the holy Spirit…
mama mary, pray for my family to have a generous income source for all our needs./ i thank you for all the graces you have given us all.
Mama Mary please give confidence to go for an interview . Thank u Mother Mary for favors granted.
Dear Mama Mary,
I would like to say thank you Mama Mary for always interceeding in our prayers. I really honor you Mama Mary for being a great mother of all mothers. I would like to lift up to you Mama Mary my mother to give her good health. I am praying also for my sister who will work abroad this year may you guide her and protect her from any harrassment. May you blessed her whatever her hearts desire. Mama Mary i really love you.
Rest assured that we are praying for all of you together with the thousands praying the … Please join our crusade of praying the one HAIL MARY every one o’clock as we all pray for each others’ petition. There is power in the strength of all our prayers. We love you, Mama Mary loves you, God loves you…. blessed day to you Brother Boyet
Dear Mama Mary,
Thank You for all the blessings everyday. Thank you for giving me job. Please take care of my kids everyday while im in work. Mama Mary bless my whole family good health and happiness everyday,my brothers and sisters. Thank You Mama Mary, I love You….
Rest assured that we are praying for all of you together with the thousands praying the … Please join our crusade of praying the one HAIL MARY every one o’clock as we all pray for each others’ petition. There is power in the strength of all our prayers. We love you, Mama Mary loves you, God loves you…. blessed day to you
Rest assured that we are praying for all of you together with the thousands praying the … Please join our crusade of praying the one HAIL MARY every one o’clock as we all pray for each others’ petition. There is power in the strength of all our prayers. We love you, Mama Mary loves you, God loves you…. blessed day to you
Please pray for my sister Jill who has re occurance of cancer .
Please pray for me to have a loving, giving ,peaceful and holy spirit like Mama Mary.
Mama Mary The Queen of Heaven and earth .
I live in Tahiti I wonder what time it is here when it is 1:00 there ???
Mother Mary I know that u want me to start the prayer group
Then you need to give a very strong sign
Something good should happen.
You have come in my dreams so many times this times
I have a feeling that you are trying to tell me something Mama Mary.
I did not understand.
You will help me find my way to you
And go to church for Mass with my family.
I feel that I am going away from you Mama Mary please protect me and family.
Make my faith strong.
Show me a way to cure my parent from diabetes.
My mom and dad are suffering week eyesight and hearing problem you have heal them.
I am having a problem with my job I do not understand anything please help me.
Thank you Mama Mary please bless our home
Joyce, rest assured we at Mama Mary’s Movement will pray for your petitions. Please join us and the thousands who pray the ONE HAIL MARY. You do not have to use the phil. time to pray the seed love devotion.
You can do it by using your own time… at every 1:00 in the afternoon. I was touched by the blessed mother Mary and I survived Cancer. Keep your faith and believe that at the moment of our birth God already provided everything we need. With all of your faith for your sister’s recovery, I believe she will as I did….We love you, Mother Mary loves you and God loves you….
Mama Mary please help my brother on his battle with the Big C. hopefully no complications. thank you.
Rest assured that we are praying for all of you together with the thousands praying the … Please join our crusade of praying the one HAIL MARY every one o’clock as we all pray for each others’ petition. There is power in the strength of all our prayers. Keep your faith sister. I too am a cancer survivor, and all because of the grace of God through healing by the powerful intercession of the Blessed Mother.
yes I’m praying one hail mary every one o’clock. Please forgive us for all our sins and thank u very much for all the graces and blessings. Please guide and protect my children, brothers, sister, relatives, friends, me and those people surround us. Thank u very much.
help me have a good job, good boarding house and good partner in life
Blessed Mother Mary thank you for Fr. Larry ,bless him with peace and abundance.
Mother Mary I pray one day to go to Tierra de Mary .
Thank you for your peace and love ;
I love you mother Mary , Queen of heaven .
Dear Mama Mary…please intercede for me all this problem I had my family problem regarding my husband will get a good business, my daughter this year her Final SPM examinatuion & my son will success in their exams. Alson my son Sinus problem (his nose itchy), Pray for our financial problem , my dboth eyes had problem reading & vision due to diabetic & hypertension..please pray for us Mama Mary…Amen
Mama Mary we love you, we’ll see you soon..
Pla.include me in you wall if peace for updates and news of the foundation..I have attended a healing mass last yr and i want to attend again to be healed and have a child..pls inlcudes us in your prayers.thank you very much…
dear lady remember me and my love ones specially those erring family members. Thank you for everything. Lord, thank you for the countless blessengs
please include me in your wall of peace
i love this place!!! its great!!! we have a fieldtrip in this place and we enjoy the ti e when we stay here!, hope we can get there again and i wish that the wishes that we place in those box will soon come true!!!!!
Hello po, panu po ba magpunta sa Tierra de Maria? I am from Mandaluyong. Thanks po
TDM is in Tagaytay… please check http://mamamary.com.ph/healing-and-hope-with-mary-at-tierra-de-maria/tagaytay-vicinity-map/ to know more
For the past few weeks I make sure I visit Tierra de Maria once a week. Hindi po ako ganun kareligious but once I prayed for a blessing to Mama Mary it was granted the next day (you can check my blog for details), but since I’m not really a devotee I forgot to gave thanks to Mama Mary until last month came and I need another wish to be granted my US Visa application. Umakyat ulit ako ng tagaytay to make a WISH. Unfortunately me and my mom was denied. I realize this is a challenge for me or might as well said testing my FAITH. Right now I continue to pray to Mama Mary and every Saturday I make sure to visit her not to wish but to give thanks because right now I still feel blessed and I know she and our Heavenly Father give me the strength to accept the decision for my wish but the most important thing that happen to me is that Mama Mary give me a peace of mind and enlightenment to have FAITH with our Lord, Jesus Christ and through Mama Mary as well I was introduce to Padre Pio of Petrelcina. Sobrang dami nangyari sa buhay ko pagdating sa FAITH because of my visit to Tierra de Maria.
I even encourage my officemates to try the Hail Mary Prayer Challenge and even one of them have a wish that came true after few days of praying.
But showing my selfish side.
Mama Mary, I am asking you again to pray for me with my another US Visa Interview. I want my mom to be happy and spend the holidays with my brother. If not granted give me the full blast of strength to accept rejection once again but I know this time you will grant my WISH. See you on saturday!
Mahal naming Ina maraming salamat po sa lahat ng blessings na ibinibigay nyo sa amin.Thank you po for keeping us healthy lalo na po ang aking parents,aking mga kapatid,aking asawa,aking mga anak at ang 2 tao na nagpalaki sa kin.Maraming salamat po sa lahat ng opportunities abroad.Thank you po for your guidance.I’m not that worthy but your always at my side to give me everything I need.There’s nothing I can wish for because I almost have everything now.I’m so blessed and again I thank you for that from the bottom of my heart.Just always guide us in our daily activities and always put light on our path to do all the good things especially to other people who maybe needing our help.
Mahal na mahal ko po kayo Mama Mary.
mama mary,
thank you so much for all the blessings you’ve showered to me and to my family…but i still have wishes and im hoping and praying in time you will grant it..this coming december i will take care the board exam.please im begging your help…i know and ill do my best to make it..i love you mama mary…i really had peace of mind everytime i visit your place in tagaytay…thank you lord..thanks mama mary..i love you..
Dear Mother Mary please help to pray to you with faith. i am losing faith .
please bless mom and dads health
Dear Mama Mary,
Thank you po sa lahat ng blessings na ipangkaloob nyo po ssa amin at sa pagkakaroon ng malusog na pangangatawan ng aking mga mahal sa buhay at sa pagkakaroon ng mabubuting kaibigan at asawa at aking pamilya busugin nyo po sana kami ng inyong pagmamahal sana po ay magpatuloy ang pagkakaroon namin ng malusog na katawan at pamumuhay ang lola agang ko po sana po ay maging malakas pa po sya …Mama Mary and Papa Jesus may isa po akong hiling sa inyo at sana po ay mapagbigyan nyo po ako 3 years na po kamin kasal ng asawa ko sana po ay mapagbigyan nyo po ako sa aking kahilingan na magkaroon ng anak kahit isa lamang po Mama and Papa jesus isang malusog na bata po gusto napo naming magkaaanak ng aking asawa at maging isang masayang pamilya Lord Mama sana po ay mapagbigyan nyo po ako sa aking mga kahilingan salamat po sa lahat lahat we love you po…In Jesus Name ……Amen
Dear Mama Mary Mother of God, malapit na po ang graduation ng anak sabay po nito ang enrollment nya sa cya ollege may balance pa po ako s school nya at wala din po akong pang enroll nya sa college pls help me to find out for my financial obligation mother of God Pls help me.
your loving daugther
jenny
As my latest mammogram I have cyst and calcification on my both breast. On August 16/11 I was operated in my right breast because of calcification and thanks god its benign. I am submitting myself every six months for consultation and monitory of my cyst/calcification. This coming August 2012 I am schedule for another mammogram. Hope and pray that everything will alright and I am cancer free patient. With your prayer and healing of our lord almighty I will be totally healed.
thank you LORD naka graduate na po ung anak ko..thank you MAMA MARY..ILOVEU
Dear Mama Mary,
Please hear my prayers po.. For my inner healing, grant me peace of mind, heal my insomnia, guide me for every decision that i will make, i pray aswell that you will heal and freed juan carlo garcia from sex and drug addiction, deliver him from people na nagdadala sa kanya sa drugs, i pray na magkabati na po kami. Also, Mama, continou to bless my mother po patuloy nyo po sya bgyan ng lakas physically and spiritually. Bless my work and my entire family.. Thanks mama and I love you
Dear Mama Mary,
I’m very thankful for the blessings that you gave to my family, I express my warmest gratitude for the grace from you, my mother. I’m here, with my wholeness body and soul to offer, not because for my sake but for my grandson, Jacob. Jacob, is eight months old, he is a premature baby. He has a good health, but his eye was not fully develop.His right eye has no vision while the other one was not clearly functioning that defects his vision(crossed-eye). Despite of this problem, I feel grateful that you, my mother will heal my grandson with the power of Almighty God and your son, Jesus Christ. I will not give up in hoping and praying for the healing power that you lend for my grandson, Jacob.