Lord,  we rejoice on this day, our wedding anniversary. We invite You to fill us with Your Presence. May we always remain grateful for the sanctity of this holy union.

Our path has not always been strewn with roses. We have had our share of difficulties. But they can never outweigh the blessings that You have bestowed upon us.

Thank You, Lord for drawing us together.

Thank You, Lord that our love has grown each year of this union.

Thank You, Lord that our respect of You and each other has increased with each year of our togetherness.

Thank You, Lord that we are both committed to our wedding vows.

Thank You, Lord  for the time You have granted to us, and we humbly ask for continuance of days.

We celebrate Your wisdom in designing marriage and we thank You for each other. Grant that we might continue to be supportive and respectful to one another.

As we honor Christ as the head of our household, we can freely ask for Your blessings.

We thank You as we recognize the value of our spouse in Your Kingdom and how we contribute, and we pray that You revitalize us day by day to keep this marriage strong and Godly. May we never fail You or one another.

We are praising You for this wonderful celebration and we are thanking You, in Jesus’ name for this day, this year, and all that is yet to be. Amen

Blessings is one year old today ! Happy first  year !

Petitions for today’s rosary prayer :

for the complete and speedy recovery of my mother who is sick;

 for the good health and happiness of my parents;

for a happy and successful future of my son;

for financial assistance;

for a happy, peaceful and prosperous family life;

for the health and happiness of all family members;

for the repose of the soul of my aunt Adalia;

blessings and forgiveness for all who wronged me ;

for all those who are less fortunate than us, for the sick, the old, the orphans, for world peace and for the clergy and all religious people.

Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us .

Last January, we had the oppotunity to travel to another part of Thailand and during the trip, we  came upon one of the historical churches  in this country. The Nativity of Our Lady Cathedral  is nestled along the banks of Mae Khlong River.  The architectural design is European and inside the church are treasures of antique statues of saints , furnishings and others. The visit was worth it, very interesting and educational.

Above is a photo of the main altar of church.

A photo of the church interior.

Here’s the link :

http://preciousmoments-linda.blogspot.com

This new blog does not mean I will abandon my stblogs account. I will continually make postings  as often as my time permits.

This prayer is designed to be said within the family before a Crucifix on Good Friday.

Mother or a child: Jesus lives his entire life for his journey or a child: under the Cross of salvation. St. John’s Gospel gives us some of his last words (12:27-33):

Now my soul is troubled. And what shall I say! Father, save me from this hour. No, this is why I came to this hour! Father, glorify thy Name. There came therefore a voice from heaven: I have both glorified it, and I will glorify it again. Now is the judgment of the world, now will the prince of the world be cast out. And I, if I be lifted up, will draw all things to myself.

Father: He humbled himself becoming obedient unto death, even to death on a Cross. Therefore God also has exalted him and has bestowed upon him the name that is above every name, so that at the Name of Jesus, every knee should bend of those in heaven, on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that the Lord Jesus Christ is in the glory of God the Father.

We adore your Cross, O Lord, and we praise and glorify your holy resurrection

Family: because by this sacred wood joy has come into the whole world.

Father: Let us pray. We beseech you, O God, look upon this your family for whom our Lord Jesus Christ allowed himself to be betrayed into the hands of wicked men and to undergo the torment of the Cross. In his Name grant our petition.

Family: Amen.

Courtesy of Catholic Culture.org

Today, Good Friday, Filipinos re-enact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as  part of the country’s Holy Week tradition. Click here for the complete article.

Grant eternal rest O Lord to the soul of Adalia , and let your perpertual light shine upon her. May the souls of all faithful departed rest in the love and peace of God. Amen.

Asian style of welcoming the new year.

We passed by this immaculate white salt farm and watched how salt crystals are produced.

A quiet harbour on new years day.

A traditional Asian garden with a pool surrounded by Bonsai plants.

A Thai style house amidst the greens.

Beautiful !

Bonsai plant animal carvings.