SM Mall of Asia Opens “The Only Begotten Son” at MOA Sky This Lenten Season

(From left) Mr. Hans Sy, Chairman of the Executive Committee, SM Prime, Dr Rene Escalante former Chair Historical Commission of the Philippines, Mayor Ronald Cosico of Paete Laguna, Mr. Nani De Leon Reyes, Fr. Genaro Diwa, and Mr. Perkin So, Senior Assistant Vice President, SM Supermalls.

In a season marked by silence, sacrifice, and hope, SM Mall of Asia invites the faithful to step into a sacred encounter through the MOA Sanctuary Exhibit, “The Only Begotten Son,” running from March 2 to April 12, 2026 at MOA Sky.

Set against the skyline of the bay, MOA Sky transforms into a place of reflection this Lent. The exhibit gathers paintings and sculptures from 25 Filipino artists, each offering a deeply personal interpretation of Christ’s life, suffering, and redeeming love. The artworks are available for purchase, allowing collectors to carry home not just art, but testimony. Admission is free and open to the public.

One of the paintings portrays the infant Jesus cradled in the arms of the Virgin Mary

Each artwork traces the final journey of Christ, revealing His agony, endurance, and ultimate act of redemption.

Many of the featured works draw inspiration from the Stations of the Cross, or Via Crucis, the fourteen sacred moments that trace Jesus’ journey to Calvary. For centuries, the faithful have prayed these stations in churches, moving from image to image in meditation. Here, that same devotion finds new expression through brushstrokes, carved wood, and sculpted form. Visitors are invited to pause before each piece, reflect, and enter into prayer.

Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It calls for more than ritual. It calls for conversion of heart. Through Sacred Scripture, acts of charity, fasting, and traditions such as Visita Iglesia, the faithful are reminded to accompany Christ in His suffering and prepare for the promise of Resurrection.

Through vivid interpretations of the Stations of the Cross, the collection reflects on Christ’s path to Calvary, honoring the pain He endured and the grace that followed.

Fr. Rolando Limjoco Jr., CM, Director of the Miraculous Medal Apostolate Philippines, opened the ceremony.

Fr. Rolando Limjoco Jr., CM, Director of the Miraculous Medal Apostolate Philippines and spokesperson for the exhibit, reflected on its purpose. “Lent is not only about remembering what Christ endured. It is about allowing His sacrifice to move us. When we look at these works, we are invited to see our own struggles, our own need for mercy, and the depth of God’s love poured out through His Only Begotten Son.”

“The Only Begotten Son” features works by Nani Reyes, Cecille Artillaga, Apple Naniong, Mark Joseph Bello, Danny Pitario, Alexander Medina, Jun Quinton, Marko Bello, Cris Manalo, Dino Blanco, Norman Francis J. Blanco, Sheldon Villanueva, Rene Tolentino, Krishnamurti, Mark Villanueva, Simo, Juert Asejo, Jao Mapa, Bong Anore, Richard Buxani, Patrick H C Naval, JK Jikko Villanueva, Maestro Willy Layug, Augusto Ortega Santiago Jr., and Wilfredo Baldemor.

The paintings powerfully portray Christ’s Passion, capturing the suffering, sacrifice, and depth of His love.

Mounted in partnership with the Miraculous Medal Apostolate Philippines, the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission, and the Jesuit Music Ministry, the exhibit affirms SM Mall of Asia as more than a retail destination. It becomes a space where faith is expressed, where silence is honored, and where communities gather not only to shop, but to seek meaning.

As your most loved mall, SM Mall of Asia continues to create spaces intentionally curated for you. This Lenten Season, MOA Sanctuary stands as a reminder that even in the busiest places, there is room for prayer, reflection, and grace.