Going nowhere fast. We’ve reached the climax.
Were together now we’re undone.
Won’t commit so we choose to run away.
Do we separate?
Don’t wanna give in so we both gave up.
Can’t take it back. It’s too late.
We’ve reached the climax, climax.
I've fallen somehow, feet off the ground.
Love is the cloud that keeps raining down.
Where are you now, when I need you around?
I'm on my knees but it seems we're...
Going nowhere fast. We’ve reached the climax.
Were together now we’re undone.
Won’t commit so we choose to run away.
Do we separate?
Don’t wanna give in so we both gave up.
Can’t take it back. It’s too late.
We’ve reached the climax, climax.
I gave my best, it wasn't enough.
You get upset, we argue too much.
We made a mess of what used to be love.
So why do I care, I care at all, at all, at all, at all...
Going nowhere fast. We’ve reached the climax.
Were together now we’re undone.
Won’t commit so we choose to run away.
Do we separate?
Don’t wanna give in so we both gave up.
Can’t take it back. It’s too late.
We’ve reached the climax, climax.
You say it’s better if we love each other separately.
I just need you one more time.
I can’t get what we had off my mind.
Where are you now, when I need you around?
I'm on my knees but it seems we're...
Going nowhere fast. We’ve reached the climax.
Were together now we’re undone.
Won’t commit so we choose to run away.
Do we separate?
Don’t wanna give in so we both gave up.
Can’t take it back. It’s too late.
We’ve reached the climax, climax.
Climax by Usher Raymond
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Shrine of Jesus, Shrine of St. Therese and Santuario de San Antonio Parish: Visita Iglesia Thirteen and Fourteen
"Jesus' body is removed from the cross."
(Deposition or Lamentation)
Shrine of Jesus, the Way the Truth and the Life
Pope John Paul II Youth Center
Reclamation Area, Pasay City
It was consecrated and dedicated on July 9, 1999 by the late Eminence Jaime L. Cardinal Sin, DD; The land and the church was donated and built by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sy Sr., of the Shoe Mart Group of Companies. whose love for the Youth is of the same fervor and intensity as the Holy Father.
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| Jesus on the Facade |
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| Grandiosity |
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| In contrast |
"Jesus is laid in the tomb and covered in incense."
Newport Blvd, Villamor, Pasay City
The primary influence of the design of the Shrine is the Reliquary of St. Thérèse. The building is shaped like a cross, as most Shrines are, with a long nave and two shorter transepts. The Shrine’s architectural style is Classical Contemporary, with a column-less interior and sleek, rounded lines.
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| The facade |
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| The ceiling and the altar |
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| The stained glass in strong contrast |
McKinley Road, Forbes Park, Makati City
Canonically erected in 1975, Santuario de San Antonio was built by the Franciscans when their original church in Intramuros of Manila was ruined by the ravages caused by World War II towards its end. As soon as the new santuario or sanctuary was constructed, a statue of Saint Anthony was transferred from the original church in Intramuros, which managed to resist the bombing effect of the war. Posh and rich families of Manila, specially from Forbes Park and Dasmarinas Village, choose this church for observing various events,
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| The grandiose |
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| 25 years! |
That was it, seventeen churches in two days, whew!!!
Seeing these churches really does give us the sense of pride over the richness of our culture depicted in churches, old and new. Until the next outing. Ciao!
Quiapo Church, Binondo Church and Malate Church: Visita Iglesia Ten to Twelve
"Jesus is stripped of His garments."
Quiapo Church
Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene
St. John the Baptist Parish
Quiapo, Manila
Founded in 1586, consecrated on 1988, The church is reputedly famous for enshrining the Black Nazarene, a dark statue of Jesus Christ which many faithful claim to have miraculous powers. Filipino artist and architect, Juan Nakpil also rebuilt the church after the 1928 fire.
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| The facade |
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| The devotees outside waiting for the 3PM procession |
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| A madman, being a prophet |
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| The grandiosity |
"Crucifixion: Jesus is nailed to the cross."
Binondo Church
Minor Basilica of St. Lorenzo Ruiz
Binondo, Manila
Founded by Dominican priests in 1596 and built in 1852 to serve their Chinese converts to Christianity. San Lorenzo Ruiz, who was born of a Chinese father and a Filipino mother, trained in this church and afterwards went as a missionary to Japan and was executed there for refusing to renounce his religion. San Lorenzo Ruiz was to be the Philippines' first saint and he was canonized in 1987.
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| Western facade and the bellfry |
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| An old statue |
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| The ceiling, the altar and the aisle |
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| Look at that dome!!! |
"Jesus dies on the cross."
Our Lady of Remedies Parish
MH del Pilar, Malate, Manila
Originally built in the sixteenth century by the Augustinian friars. A Baroque-style church dedicated to Nuestra Senora de Remedios ("Our Lady of Remedies"), the patroness of childbirth. A revered statue of the Virgin Mary in her role as Our Lady of Remedies was brought from Spain in 1624 and stands at the altar.
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| The facade |
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| In memory of... |
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| The aisle |
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| Intricate baroque |
Next and last stops, Shrine of Jesus, Shrine of St. Therese and Santuario de San Antonio Parish.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Malolos Cathedral: Visita Iglesia Nine
"Jesus falls the third time."
Malolos Cathedral
Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception
Malolos City, Bulacan
Consecrated on 1630, present church is completed in 1884. Due to popularity of miraculous attributes, a petition was made for the Canonical Coronation of the image at the main altar of Malolos Cathedral. In May 2011, the Vatican granted the petition for the canonical coronation through a papal bull. The Solemn Canonical Coronation held last March 10, 2012.
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| The dome and the grandiosity |
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| The facade with bell fry |
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| Look at that door, amazing! |
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| The altar |
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| The dome ceiling |
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| One of the most beautiful stained glasses I've ever seen, humongous |
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| I don't know what that means but it's tasteful |
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| Commemoratives flank |
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| In contrast |
Next stop, Quiapo Church, Binondo Church and Malate Church.
Credits for Malolos Cathedral info.
Barasoain Church: Visita Iglesia Eight
"Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem."
Barasoain Church
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish
Malolos City, Bulacan
Originaly erected on 1630, rebuilt after the 1885 fire. Having earned the title as the Cradle of Democracy in the East and the site of the First Philippine Republic, the church is proverbial for its historical importance among Filipinos. The facade has Neo-Classic touches and its rounded pediment is echoed by the arches and a rose window.
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| The busiest church in Malolos |
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| With the adjacent museum |
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| The facade |
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| Barasoain's bell fry |
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| The ceiling and the aisle |
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| Mother and Child |
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| What's on the other side? |
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| Another Mother and Child |
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| Convent entrance |
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| Molded figures depicting the inaguartion |
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| Welcome! |
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| In contrast |
Next stop, Quiapo Church, Binondo Church and Malate Church.
Credits for Barasoain Church info.
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