Friday, February 28, 2014

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Rosaries

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These are the different rosaries that the devotees of Saint Pio left at the chapel that bears his name. Truly, Saint Pio is one of the most loved saints of Filipinos.

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Stations of the Cross, Saint Pio Chapel

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I admire the wonderful work of art at the Saint Pio Chapel, Libis, particularly the Stations of the Cross. Holy Week is almost upon us and I’m pretty sure that this wonderful place will be filled with devotees of the Italian saint.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Saint Pio Chapel, Libis, Quezon City

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Saint Pio Chapel is located near Eastwood City (Citibank). It’s a great refuge from all the hustle and bustle of the city life. It’s an island in a sea of busy city life.

Monday, February 24, 2014

Saint Pio of Pietrelcina

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This statue of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina is taken at Saint Pio Chapel, Libis, Quezon City. Saint Pio was known for having the stigmata – the wounds of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

The Saint Pio Chapel is a very nice place to contemplate and meditate.

Friday, February 14, 2014

Our Lady of Antipolo

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The Our Lady of Antipolo is also known as Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage. Devotion to the Virgin of Antipolo is very popular among the residents of Rizal Province. On our road trip to Tanay, Morong and Binangonan, we passed by a group of devotees carrying an image of the Virgin of Antipolo.

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Moldings of the Morong Church

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The Morong Church in Rizal has wonderful moldings. It’s very detailed and very old.

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Passion of the Christ

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Picture taken at Tanay Church. The Passion of the Christ is retold in pictures that are beautifully carved. Truly, a work of art.

Monday, February 10, 2014

The Nazareno of Tanay Church

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The image of the Nazareno (Jesus Christ carrying the cross) is very popular in the Philippines. The most popular image of the Nazareno is enshrined at the Quiapo Church.

This image of the Nazareno is enshrined at the Tanay Church, Rizal Province.

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Alfombra Slippers of Pateros

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The Municipality of Pateros, Metro Manila is famous for the alfombra slippers – unique slippers that makes you feel like stepping on a carpet. Along with the “balot”, the alfombra slippers is also a symbol of Pateros.

Picture taken last February 8, 2014 during the Pateros Fiesta.

Saturday, February 1, 2014