Simbang gabi is a tradition that is celebrated every Christmas in the Philippines. It ushers in the start of the christmas holidays that is celebrated by millions of Filipino families, who go celebrate this devotional, nine-day series of Masses attended by Filipino Catholics in anticipation of Christmas. These events are the trademark of Simbang Gabi, where tens of thousands of people crowd the churches in the early mornings, in order to celebrate the anticipation of Christmas and Christ into our homes.
Online Channels that offer Simbang Gabi Live Broadcasts
Simbang gabi is a dawn mass, so you better be up early.
Some masses start at 4:00 am others at 5:00am, you will need to check the scheduled of each church if they are open and will accept visitors. If you are online, like any video.. they are streamed live but can be played on demand. Evening salubong masses are from 7:00pm and others at 8:00pm.
The links below are the channel links please go and find the day masses available on their channel pages.
Where to watch simbang gabi online – Live and Streaming
Divine World Media PH
Kapamilya Online
ACTS Healing Masses
Manila Cathedral
Diocese of Kalookan
Filipino Holy Homilies
MEG Star
In summary, Simbang Gabi is a Filipino tradition that happens for nine days before Christmas. During this time, people go to church to pray for nine days, this is their “panata” or promise. During these days, everyone is encouraged to wear white and no firecrackers are allowed. People do this because Jesus was born on Christmas day and the nine days before it are a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
