Christmas 2014

Photos taken at Central World, Seacon Bangkae, Saint John Mary de Monfort Church, Chair of Saint Peter Church, Holy Redeemer Church, and family residence, Bangkok.

Gloria in Excelsis Deo !

“Do not be afraid;
for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy 
that will be for all the people.
For today in the city of David 
a savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord.
And this will be a sign for you: 
you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes 
and lying in a manger.”

And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel,
praising God and saying:
“Glory to God in the highest
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

Luke 2:10-14

Peace: Second Sunday of Advent

A voice proclaims:

In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD!

Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God!

Every valley shall be lifted up,

every mountain and hill made low;

The rugged land shall be a plain,

the rough country, a broad valley.

Then the glory of the LORD shall be revealed,

and all flesh shall see it together;

for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

Isaiah 40:3-5

Feast of Saint Nicholas

God, Our Father, we pray that through Your intercession of St. Nicholas You will protect our children. Keep them safe from harm and help them grow and become worthy in Your sight. Give them strength to keep their Faith in You; and to keep alive their joy in Your creation. Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. 

Amen

Advent : Prepare the Way for the Lord !

   "Take time to be aware that in the very midst of our busy preparations for the celebration of Christ’s birth in ancient Bethlehem, Christ is reborn in the Bethlehems of our homes and daily lives. Take time, slow down, be still, be awake to the Divine Mystery that looks so common and so ordinary yet is wondrously present.

   "An old abbot was fond of saying, ‘The devil is always the most active on the highest feast days.’

   "The supreme trick of Old Scratch is to have us so busy decorating, preparing food, practicing music and cleaning in preparation for the feast of Christmas that we actually miss the coming of Christ. Hurt feelings, anger, impatience, injured egos—the list of clouds that busyness creates to blind us to the birth can be long, but it is familiar to us all."

Take Time to be Aware 

Edward Hays

A Pilgrims Almanac

Cath Kidston

I love the cute accessories at Cath Kidston Central Plaza, Salaya.

Blue Skies

Blue skies, cool breeze and a comfortable weather is here with us in Bangkok this Saturday morning. Wishing everyone a great day !

Health Benefits of Cheries

Mangosteen

Fruit of the Season

Hats

A variety of hats for men. women and children at Workshop, Central Rama 2, Bangkok.

Seafood Dinner

Menu for Today

Mussels
Giant Squid
Crab Fried Rice
Thai Papaya Salad
Fried Green Vegetable

The order was too big for a family of three so we took home a doggie bag.

Samphran Catholic Community

Samphran Catholic Community is found in the province of Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. Majority of the residents in this community are Roman Catholics. Convents of religious congregations such as the Capuchins are located within the community including the residences of the Stigmatines and the Redemptorists Fathers. Saint Joseph Upatham, a Catholic school that offers both primary and secondary education and Lux Mundy Major Seminary are two of the many educational institutions in the area. Several Catholic churches are also a part of the community, and the ones I often visit and attend masses are : Saint Peter the Apostle Church, Blessed Nicholas Shrine and Ascension Church. There could be more Catholic schools, convents, religious residences  and churches in the community that I'm not aware of being a resident of Bangkok.

 Saint Peter, the Apostle

 Church of Saint Peter, the Apostle

 Blessed Nicholas Shrine

The Altar of Blessed Nicholas Shrine.

A Day at the Embassy

Just got his new passport today.

Easter Vigil of Holy Week 2014

The blessing of the fire outside the church.

The Easter vigil began.

The blessing of the water. . . . 

and the Paschal candle.

The Holy Communion.

Converts, young and old were baptized.

The Paschal candle.

The lectionary.

JM after the Easter Vigil.

Good Friday of Holy Week 2014

Good Friday Prayer

O Jesus, Who by reason of Thy burning love for us 
hast willed to be crucified 
and to shed Thy Most Precious Blood 
for the redemption and salvation of our souls, 
look down upon us here gathered together 
in remembrance of Thy most sorrowful Passion and Death, 
fully trusting in Thy mercy; 
cleanse us from sin by Thy grace, 
sanctify our toil, 
give unto us and unto all those who are dear to us our 
daily bread, 
sweeten our sufferings, 
bless our families, 
and to the nations so sorely afflicted, 
grant Thy peace, 
which is the only true peace, 
so that by obeying Thy commandments 
we may come at last to the glory of heaven.

Amen.

Prayer from Catholic Online