The Crucifixion of Jesus

Holy Thursday

And as they were eating, he took bread, and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them, and said, "Take; this is my body." And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it. And he said to them, "This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Truly, I say to you, I shall not drink again of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God."

Mark 14:22-25



Family

The Triumphant Entry to Jerusalem

Palm Sunday

They went and found a colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. As they untied it,  some people standing there asked, “What are you doing, untying that colt?” They answered as Jesus had told them to, and the people let them go. When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it.  Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted,

   “Hosanna!

   “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”^.“Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!”

   “Hosanna in the highest heaven!”

Mark 11:4-10

The Annunciation

Painting by Auguste Pichon

Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.
May it be done to me according to your word."
Then the angel departed from her.

Luke 1:38

14 !

John Michael is now 14 years old!

He did the traditional lighting of his birthday candles.



And smiles after all the candles were blown out.

He sliced his share of birthday cake and . . . . .

posed candidly for a souvenir birthday photo.

Happy 14th Birthday !

In Memory of Dad

My dad, Augusto Cembrano joined his Creator early evening today due to complications caused by Alzheimer's. May his soul rest in peace.

Absolve, we beseech Thee, O Lord,the soul of Thy servant Augusto, from every bond of sin, that being raised in the glory of the resurrection, he may be refreshed among the Saints and Elect.Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Last Day of the Academic Year

Photos from Bangkhuntian

Impressions of the Big Flood

Grades 10 and11 students in the Catholic school where I work as a teacher put up an art exhibit, the theme of which is Impressions of the Big Flood. I took some photos of the ones I found meaningful in the context of the effects of the month long flood in the lives of the people living here in Bangkok. Cheers to all students who participated in the exhibit.





My son took a look at some of the entries to the art exhibit.

He later moved on to the administration building where photos of the school during the flood crisis were on display. We supported the school by buying raffle tickets and flood souvenir T-shirts to help finance the repair of the damaged buildings.

The model of the school was on display during the exhibit.

Summer is Here

The sky is so blue, not a cloud to be seen.

                                          The Earth is a painting with every shade of green.

                                             The chirping of birds, as they gracefully fly by,

amidst the golden hue of the lustrous sky.

The flowers are so fragrant, the trees are their shield,

or under the scorching heat a breeze they should feel.

                                               The voices of children, as they play in the park.

                                              It is a definite sign, summer has made its mark.

by Anabela Loureiro

Fragrant Cattleyas and Lotus

Happy Valentines Day !