Devotingly Devoted Devotees

Our devotion to the Señor Santo Niño is expressed in various ways. Yet, our faith defines that devotion to the Holy Child, who being the "magnet of love" draws us closer to Him and with one another in a bond of love and spiritual unity. Let his light shine in our hearts and increase our faith  in him as he leads us in sailing back home.

A young boy holds his Niño tightly as he watches other devotees swarm the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño's Pilgrim Center in Cebu City.

A mother and her daughter take their image of the Holy Child in one of the 9-day Misa Novena at the Basilica.

The image of Santo Niño shines radiantly amidst the crowd.

A lady patiently waits for the blessing of the images during the 9-day Novena of the Senior Santo Niño.

A father takes his two kids to honor the Holy Child at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño.

A couple brings their "little king" with them as they attend the festivity novena.

The Basilica Minore del Santo Niño's Pilgrim Center is crowded with devotees coming from all walks of life and from the different parts around the globe.

This lady performs the ritual Sinulog dance while holding candles and saying her petitions to the Holy Child.

A woman carries her boxful of images as she awaits for them to be blessed at the Basilica's Pilgrim Center.

29

29.veinti nueve. neunundzwanzig. dalawampu't siyam. baynte nuybe.

• It is the cardinal number that is the sum of 28 and one. 
• It is a natural number following 28 and preceding 30. 
• In mathematics, it is the tenth prime number and the fourth primorial prime. 
• In science, it is the atomic number of copper, which is a ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. 
• It is the number of days in February during a leap year, of which 2012 is one. In astronomy, it is the approximate (and almost exact) number of days for a lunar month.
• In the Psalm of David, Psalm 29 exults the LORD God and glorifies Him. He blesses with peace and gives his people with strength.
• In the Year 29, Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist at River Jordan.

Twenty nine represents me in 2012. 

Faces of the Señor

           The Child Jesus, known and revered as the Señor Santo Niño, guided the ships from distant shores to the Pearl of the Orient seas. Brought as a gift to the queen of Sugbu (Cebu), the Holy Child reveals himself to His people in various ways. His presence is a gift to all, an inspiration and source of love for all.

         

A minuscule replica of the Señor Santo Niño at the exhibit in his honor at Ayala Center, Cebu.

A centuries-old image of the Child Jesus shown at the Sto. Niño's Exhibit.

Hand-detail of a huge replica of the Holy Child at the Sto. Niño Exhibit in Ayala Center, Cebu

The traditional replica of the Señor Santo Niño de Cebu

According to the exhibitor, this replica's crown is bejeweled with diamonds, sapphires and other precious stones.

A rare image of the Holy Child

This image of the Santo Niño depicts him as Defender and King.

A rare image of the Holy Child made of stone.

A painting of the Child Jesus on a stone tablet

A wooden-image of the Señor Santo Niño.

Viva! Senior Santo Niño! Viva! Pit Senior!

Thanks for These

Thanks for these nice gifts for the Holidays. It took me some time to get these pictures downloaded. Sorry for the delay. This is how I could  best immortalize your gifts.

I didn't expect to get a gift from Mrs. Maritess Rodas. My friend (and her daughter), Shane, personally chose the color at Linea Italia. So she could get the good fit, she managed to call me for the size without giving me a hint that it would mean one of the best gifts for the holiday!

These Armando Caruso hankies were brought all the way from Naga City. Other than being a favorite hankie brand, what makes this gift unique is the thought that my friend, Jonah Alfarero had to get to Naga just to get these. Wooah! (As if they can't be found in any other department stores!)

The Hollister shirt is from Noy Malon and Na Chona,(Love the color!) and the hankies from Jonah (as previously shown).

This is a gift from me to myself. Folded and Hung shirts are simply comfortable and cool. My "EX-calibur" introduced me to the brand years back and I get "hiyang" with it since then.

Beats and Faces: Sinulog sa Kabataan 2012

Here are a few of the shots I took during the Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan 2012 in Cebu City, a week before the Grand Mardi Gras of the world-renowned Sinulog Festival.

Pit Senor!