Anna Marie Lukban

Here are 10 celebrities to follow for your daily dose of spiritual inspiration

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Clarence Roi Gillego

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<p>In this era where negativity and hate spread faster on social media, it pays to know that there are celebrities you can go to when you need a reminder, enlightenment, and spiritual inspiration.  </p><p>This Lenten season, get to know more about these ten Filipino celebrities who consistently use their platforms in professing their faith and inspiring their supporters to do the same.  </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Jodi Sta. Maria</strong></div><p>Kapamilya actress and animal welfare advocate Jodi Sta. Maria has been consistent in sharing Bible verses throughout the years. </p><p>One Bible verse she shared was Matthew 11:28, reminding her followers that they are not alone in their battles. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DC832whyy6V/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="></a></p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DC832whyy6V/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1234321.699999988%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="747" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Jodi has also been sharing inspiring life quotes that serve as a constant reminder for her followers. On April 7, she shared a quote which emphasized that the act of saying &quot;no&quot; does not make a person heartless.  </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Cherry Pie Picache </strong></div><p>Resonating with her character &quot;Marites&quot; who was prayerful in the drama action series <em>FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</em>, veteran actress Cherry Pie Picache consistently shows her followers how it is like to live as a devout Catholic.  </p><p>On March 7, she shared a post by Her Catholic Life on Instagram, aiming to remind her fellow Catholic women to commemorate the Lenten season in a more simple and solemn manner. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH6dmkNyJG1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="></a></p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH6dmkNyJG1/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A1234342%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="882" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>On April 2, Cherry Pie attended the 50th year celebration of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care (CBCP-ECPPC), sharing her active involvement in the church. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Manilyn Reynes</strong></div><p>Actress Manilyn Reynes also uses her platform to give back to God for the “gift of family, good health, and talent.” </p><p>As this year’s holy week commenced, Manilyn also began sharing daily Bible verses with her followers on Instagram.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIZxUguTsZF/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A1234352.6000000238%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="747" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>She started on Palm Sunday where she shared Psalm 118:26. For Holy Monday, she gave her followers Matthew 6:33. For Holy Tuesday, it was 2 Corinthians 5:7.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Kristine Hermosa-Sotto </strong></div><p>With Kristine Hermosa-Sotto&#x27;s happy married life, she never forgets to honor the divine creator through the spiritual reflections and quotes she openly shared on Instagram.</p><p>In her Instagram bio, Kristine proudly declared that she is a “follower of Christ,&quot; and her life verse is Matthew 6:21.  </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGov2XzTeg-/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A1236834.699999988%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="882" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Even when posting family photos, Kristine always finds a way to profess her faith by inserting bible verses either on her captions or in the photos themselves. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Bianca Umali</strong></div><p>Kapuso actress Bianca Umali is known for championing women empowerment advocacies. But aside from her personal struggles as a woman, her faith also fuels her passion to fight for those causes. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DG7kJx1BWYX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="></a></p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DG7kJx1BWYX/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A1236924.9000000358%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="723" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>On March 8, Bianca shared a quote that reflects her unique perspective on beauty — a beauty that dwells on contentment in knowing that God is accepting and loving.  <strong></strong></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Isabel Oli-Prats</strong> </div><p>Actress Isabel Oli-Prats, the lifetime partner of actor and comedian John Prats, is not only a faithful wife and a loving mother to their three children — she’s also a believer. </p><p>During her birthday on October 20, 2024, Isabel shared three photos on Instagram, with Bible verses inscribed on those photos. It was her way of celebrating the 43 fruitful years of her life.   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBVkRevJ7CQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="></a></p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBVkRevJ7CQ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A1237052.699999988%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="858" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>The Bible verses she used were Joshua 1:9, Psalm 46:10, and Proverbs 3:5-6. Those verses have all made an impact on her life, she claimed.  </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Amy Austria-Ventura</strong> </div><p>Seasoned actress Amy Austria-Ventura is a proud child of God; she made this declaration on her Instagram bio. </p><p>Amy has been passionately devoting herself to service  — she preaches the word of God, she shares life advice, and she regularly posts spiritual quotes.   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIcu_8uyg4r/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="></a></p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIcu_8uyg4r/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A1237770.6000000238%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="704" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>In a 2023 interview with Boy Abunda, Amy admitted that she surrendered her life to God after being lost due to drug addiction.  </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Malou Crisologo</strong></div><p>In contrary to her role “Pacing” who was ill-mannered in <em>FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</em>, veteran actress Malou Crisologo is a firm believer of faith in real life. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_4yUfaSRoz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="></a></p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_4yUfaSRoz/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A1237951.300000012%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="882" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-7" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Malou loves to inspire her followers by regularly sharing spiritual quotes, Bible verses and prayers on her Instagram account.  </p><p>A Bible verse she posted was 1 Corinthians 15:20 which states, “But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.” </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Ai-Ai delas Alas</strong></div><p>Comedienne Ai-Ai delas Alas is also a proud Catholic. In her Instagram bio, she claimed that “God is the center of her life.”</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIF8M0eh1hu/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A1238030.800000012%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="882" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Ai-Ai frequently shares spiritual and life quotes on her Instagram account. A recent one was about letting go of the things that are uncontrollable and shifting the focus on the future with God. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Karen Davila</strong></div><p>Karen Davila is known by many as a broadcaster, but her spiritual side was highlighted even more when she started vlogging in 2021. </p><p>In her first YouTube vlog, Karen made it clear that she wanted to use her platform to be an instrument of the Lord, hoping to inspire and educate people. </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1744778409181Screenshot (13542).png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>In all the videos she produced, she never forgets to include a bible verse to remind her viewers of the purpose of why she started vlogging. One video was with Priscilla Meirelles, where she inserted the Bible verse Isaiah 41:10.  </p>

<p>This Lenten season, get to know more about how these ten Filipino celebrities use their platforms for greater good.</p>

This Lenten season, get to know more about how these ten Filipino celebrities use their platforms for greater good.