Candy Pangilinan reflects on joys, challenges at church for her & Quentin

• Candy Pangilinan shared a heartfelt reflection about her and her autistic son Quentin’s experiences in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish on the feast day of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

• The actress recalled both positive and painful moments in the Church, including discrimination they have faced, but emphasized that God’s love and mercy are perfect

• Candy expressed deep gratitude for her family’s long-standing service in the parish and saw a personal connection between her name Carmela and Mt. Carmel

• She shared that Quentin now serves daily at the 7 a.m. Mass and ended her message with a prayer to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

On the feast day of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, actress and devoted mother Candy Pangilinan opened up on social media about her decades-long connection to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish and the spiritual journey she shares with her son, Quentin, who is on the autism spectrum. In a heartfelt and honest post, Candy reflected on both the joys and challenges they’ve experienced as part of their parish community.

”Last July 16 is the feast day of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel,” Candy began, recalling how the parish has been a spiritual home to her family, especially her mother, who has served the church for over 40 years through formation programs, outreach, charismatic groups, and parish events. She acknowledged that while the Church is a place of faith and healing, it is not without flaws. “Is there discrimination in Church? I think in all places there are. I have experienced it. My son has experienced it. God sees it. He never discriminates,” she wrote.

Despite facing judgment and prejudice, Candy shared that she remains committed to her faith, choosing to serve God through His people and using her journey with Quentin as a testimony of God’s mercy and love. She recalled witnessing both transformation and human flaws within the Church — from gossip, vanity, and favoritism, to moments of deep healing and conversion. “The Church is not perfect. But, God’s love is perfect. God’s mercy is perfect,” she affirmed.

Candy ended her post by revealing a personal realization — that her full name, Carmela, ties her in spirit to Mt. Carmel itself, which she believes is no coincidence. She expressed gratitude for their place in the parish, sharing that her son Quentin now serves faithfully at the church’s 7 a.m. Mass daily. “Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, pray for us,” she wrote, offering a humble and moving conclusion to her reflection — one that has resonated deeply with fellow believers and parents alike.

Candy Pangilinan is a seasoned Filipino actress and comedian, recognized for her extensive work in film and television since the early 1990s. Throughout her career, Candy has taken on numerous supporting roles in romantic comedies and television sitcoms. In addition to acting, Candy is also a writer and entrepreneur. She has a son named Quentin and is known for being a devoted mother. She would often update followers about her son.

Previously, Candy shared a heartfelt post asking, “Paano kung namatay ako? Tapos wala pa din siyang kayang gawin, paano siya?” She reposted a message reflecting on motherhood’s unpredictability, saying, “Motherhood doesn’t come with a manual…” and emphasizing love over timelines. The post resonated with many, especially parents of children with special needs, who praised her honesty and courage. Candy continues to inspire by openly sharing her journey with her son Quentin, who has ADHD and autism, breaking stigma and spreading hope.

In other news, Candy also opened up about her surgery. Earlier, Candy uploaded a 12-minute vlog where she talked about getting a laparoscopy. She then explained that due to the surgery, she had to celebrate her birthday at the hospital. Despite the news, netizens were touched by Candy's story about her son, Quentin, in the vlog.

Source: KAMI.com.gh