Tag Archives: Life in the Philippines

Pope Francis and the Papal Fever in the Philippines

The Papal Visit has successfully ended. Pope Francis has essentially done his Vene, vidi, Vici. For the past few days one could see the mood catalysed by Pope Francis across media and social media. One observed a rising deluge of … Continue reading

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Holy Week 2014

Today is Thursday and its all quiet here in Metro Manila. It is Maundy Thursday. The celebration of Holy Week in the Philippines has remained the same. However, Let me qualify that by saying two things. First, Yes in the … Continue reading

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The Parol and the Belen: A Christmas Greeting

What images and memories awaken in your mind as Christmas approaches ? Do you see The Parol and the Belen ? I do. believe it or not there was a time when the house was decorated with The Parol and … Continue reading

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