Archive for the ‘Church’ Category

Birgittenkloster In Schnoor

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

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This is the Birgittenkloster, built in 2002, which makes it the first convent to be built in Bremen since the Middle Ages. Within the grounds there is a separate chapel which can seat about thirty people. It is open to the public from 9:00 to 6:00 pm everyday. From the outside, the building is a good mix of traditional and modern architecture. The strong colour makes it really stand out if you are walking along the street nearby. The rooms inside the Birgittenkloster, with their lovely high ceilings, are nicely painted.

The Birgittenkloster is in a part of Bremen called the Schnoor, an absolutely beautiful place where people wander around the small cobbled stone streets. If you fancy going to the souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants, they're all here for locals and tourists as they always buy little something to take back home.

Looking at the the structure of the buildings, the city streets and the way they're all built is just fantastic.  It's very interesting place to be. Being here was so much fun; it's cold though. We  coming to Bremen to see our friends.

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Archdiocese Of Cotabato On YouTube

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

YouTube is one of the most popular websites on the internet for playing videos. People around the world watch short films or any recorded video. Music is particularly popular. One interesting video that I found on YouTube is all about Cotabato City and its people. Here you can see Archbishop Orlando Quevedo, talking to the media.

Being able to access this video through the internet, is a brilliant idea. The thought of seeing him on this episode, especially to those who know him, will make people very happy, including me. I was overjoyed when I first saw him on YouTube as I haven’t seen him in a very long time.

Cars In Kidapawan Cathedral Courtyard

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

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The area where these cars are parked used to be just plain open space overlooking the Kidapawan main road. One thing that is visible around the courtyard is the fence that has been built, which, I think its nice plus the tall trees behind are beautiful sight. I wish I knew what these trees are called.

History Of The Bamboo Organ

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

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This plaque is in the church that contains the bamboo organ in Las Piñas, Manila.

Kidapawan Cathedral Courtyard

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

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This is the area just outside the Kidapawan cathedral where people can park their cars while attending mass. On Sundays it can be really busy up here as the cathedral has several masses from first mass to third mass at noontime. The fourth mass is in the late afternoon and there are more church goers attending so parking here can be a lot fun as it’s on a first come per served basis.

Sta. Cruz Church, Manila

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

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I’m not entirely sure what was going on here when I took this picture. The way I look at it is that there’s going to be a feast day, as I can see that there are slingers above which, in the Philippines, means that there will be a big event very soon.

How to get here. You can catch the LRT and get off Carriedo Station in Sta. Cruz, Manila. This church is beautiful. I like coming here each time I’m in town. Most of all, shopping in this area is so much fun.

Pope Paul VI Grave

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

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This is the tomb of Pope Paul VI who died in Rome three decades ago. Soon after that, he was buried in the crypt beneath St. Peter’s Basilica. Upon seeing the various Popes who were also buried with their names written on the gravestone, surprisingly, it was the name of Pope Paul VI that caught my attention.

At the time of his death, I clearly remember him as the head of the catholic church. I can’t quite believe that I was able to see his resting place right there. People were really quiet and at the same time their eyes were full of amazement while they were looking around. Most of the gravestones were made from marble like the whole building as well. It was obscenely rich.

We had a wonderful experience in St Peter’s Basilica, something that we will never forget. Instead we are looking forward to go back there.

La Consolacion College, Bacolod

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

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This is La Consolacion College in Bacolod. We were out with my friends in the centre of the town when I saw this building very close to the San Sebastian Cathedral. I was here very briefly so I am very glad that I had the chance to see this beautiful place.

Paete Church Mural 2, Laguna

Friday, September 19th, 2008

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This is a large mural on a wall inside Paete church, Laguna. It looks as though the man is carrying an angel on his shoulder while crossing the river.

The text written in Latin in the bottom of the picture is very old and faded, there’s no way I could read it. I wonder what it says; its beautiful.

Paete Church Tower, Laguna

Monday, September 15th, 2008

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This stone church was built in 1660. Since then natural disasters have destroyed this building several times but it was rebuilt each time. Paete is a nice place worth seeing in Laguna.