April 2015: Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!

... orto jam sole, Alleluia!

Angelicos testes... sudarium et vestes. 
Surrexit Christus spes mea: praecedet suos in Galilaeam..

...may the power of the Holy Ghost come down...
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Mini camp to prepare for the catechism quiz at the pilgrimage.
With permission from Fr. Tim, we pitched tents inside the unfinished chapel to guard the Altar, chairs and kneelers.  A million thanks to Christina Meinholz for the tents!!!

Easter celebration:  watching the film:  "For Greater Glory"
after a sumptuous barbecue and exchange of Easter gifts.

Meditating on martyrdom 

Conference to evaluate the Holy Week work.  Eucharistic Crusaders and Apostles of Mary discuss how they can improve the Altar, and how they can avoid wastage of resources.  

Forensic study:  analyzing the remains of Judas Iscariot
after the traditional burning of Judas' effigy

Alleluia!!!
Angels await to greet Our Lady:  Regina Coeli laetare!
During the traditional procession recalling the meeting of the Sorrowful Mother and her Glorious Risen Son.

One of the three children who were baptized during the Easter vigil

Adult Baptism
The mother of a Eucharistic Crusader receives the grace of Baptism.  Blessed be the good God!

Easter Vigil:  Blessing of the Fire
A drizzle comes down and clears the air of dust and gives the earth a light relief from the drought... Deo gratias!

Gensan faithful during the translation of the Blessed Sacrament to the Altar of Repose

 In supremae nocte coenae recumbens cum fratribus...

Pange lingua gloriosi Corporis mysterium..

Eucharistic Crusader preparing for Holy Communion

Fr. Tim washes the feet of the construction workers

fiery sermon

all in the native language:  Bisaya

Holy Thursday.

Before the Mass:
Our dear Chaplain in contemplation: levitating..
(soon perhaps)

Tenebrae

The next Michaelangelo:  Johnny Sanchez.  

Apostles of Mary and Eucharistic Crusaders at work

The rush before the Holy Week ceremonies.... painting project

Introibo ad altare Dei..
Everlasting thanks to Dr. Dickes!!!