Shadows of Light: Philippine Church History Under Spain, A People’s Perspective by Sr. Mary John Mananzan, OSBSr. Mary John Mananzan, OSB, a feminist theologian and Missionary Benedictine sister, presents Philippine church history under Spanish colonial rule from the perspective of the Filipino people. The book spans five to six centuries in broad strokes while also engaging closely with the complex issues of colonial religious life, making it accessible both to those new to Philippine history and to specialists.