Crucifixion Scene, General Trias
Jesus died on the cross for all of us, to wash away our since and for us to obtain the promise of eternal life. In times like these when we remember his passion, death, and resurrection, we also remember how hope sparks from within us and can never be put off by fear. As long as we have hope in our hearts, we can always fight our way and be patient until the perfect time comes.
This Good Friday, I invite everyone to meditate and reflect on what is happening and all the lessons it is providing us and also to pray for other people suffering and sacrificing themselves for the sake of others. Storms like these are hard to trudge through but we can always make it through as long as we fight with fire in our hearts. There is promise, we just have to believe and ignite that hope.
Sunny Skies over Saint Francis of Assisi Church, General Trias
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Photos say it all ~ You are a day ahead of us ~ (USA)
ReplyDeleteBe Well,
A ShutterBug Explores,
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Thank you so much Carol! You are right! I work at US Eastern Time and as of now, my work day is still Thursday just like yours :) Stay Safe!
DeleteHello, I prayer and am grateful for the essential workers Like all the doctors and nurses risking themselves to take care of others. Pretty church and photos.
ReplyDeleteHappy Skywatching! Take care! Wishing you a great day and weekend ahead.
Thank you so much Eileen. I am with you in prayer for our Doctors and Nurses and may the Lord protect them. Thank you so much and Happy Skywatch!
DeleteAn uplifting photo. Stay safe!!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! Please stay safe too :)
DeleteInteresting.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jim! Happy Skywatch!
DeleteGood post, it's good to remember the real reason.
ReplyDeleteThat is very true Amy. Sending you hugs and prayers from the Philippines!
DeleteThanks for stopping by my blog. It is fascinating to see photos from the Philippines as well as the Good Friday celebrations.
ReplyDeleteIt is all my pleasure and I enjoyed my stay at your blog. Glad you like our traditions here during the Holy Week. Stay Safe Erika!
DeleteIf only the world would meditate on this Good Friday and dig deep into this -- the horrible things that are happening and the good through connection and heroic efforts of so many. I hope your Good Friday is one of great contemplation and beauty.
ReplyDeleteYour words are very beautiful and true Jeanie. We really need to do more of reflecting, even after this pandemic which we all hope would end soon. It was oslemn and quiet, hope yours was too Jeanie :)
DeleteMy friend, I admire the strength of your religious convictions. I was brought up as a Christian and I continue to practice it as much as possible even though I no longer “believe”. I try to be a good and moral person and to live an ethical and fulfilling life on the basis of reason and humanity.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your Easter and stay safe Stephenson. The Philippines is a beautiful part of the world that I would love to visit someday.
Phil your words moved me, thank you so much. I guess it's because of the different beliefs I grew up to, my family is Catholic but I spent 12 years on a protestant school so I take the good from all of those different beliefs which I think has done good to my Faith. I admire your practice and I think that what you do is all the really matters. Religion cannot save us and make us good, it's the actions and morals so you are in a very good track :)
DeleteThank you so much Phil, that means sooo much to hear that about my country and please do visit our islands, they are beautiful gems!
My hope is that the world will emerge from this crisis with lessons learned and make changes for the betterment of everyone, not just the wealthy.
ReplyDeleteVery very true and agree with you on that Susie. This pandemic has thought us so much about different things about our world and this life. Life is very important and those who still think their wealth is number one even during these times, oh my. Stay Safe!
DeleteWe are also observing Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Happy Easter.
ReplyDeleteThat is very nice to hear Nancy. Wishing you a great Easter day with so much meaning and peace.
DeleteVai ser uma Páscoa diferente de todas as outras.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e uma Santa Páscoa para o meu amigo e sua família.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados
Thank you very much my friend Francisco and I really hope your Easter will be meaningful despite this situation. Sending hugs to you and Idalisa!
DeleteOlá Stevenson.
ReplyDeleteNeste momento atravessamos momentos difíceis.
Mas, com a ajuda de meditação, oração e por vezes também um pouco de diversão.
Temos que acreditar que o barco vai balançando.
Nossas crianças precisam de nós.
Um grande abraço.
Uma tarde abençoada.
Megy Maia🌈
That is very true Megy! During these times that we stress ourselves with worry and anxiety, what we do need aside from prayers is find happiness from what is available to us. Sending you hugs! Happy Easter!
DeleteAn uplighting post, very nice!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Bill! Happy Easter there in Ireland!
DeleteStay well and have a blessed Easter Sunday.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much and I wish you a Happy and meaningful Easter too Michelle!
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