A Blessing for Advent

Advent wreath is the centerpiece in this Sunday's altar adornments. 

You believe that the Son of God once came to us;

you look for Him to come again.

May His coming bring you the light of His holiness

and free you with His blessing.

R. Amen!

May God make you steadfast in faith,

joyful in hope, and untiring in love

all the days of your life.

R. Amen!

You rejoice that our Redeemer

came to live with us as man.

When He comes again in glory,

may He reward you with endless life.

R. Amen!

May almighty God bless you,

the Father, and the Son, + and the Holy Spirit.

R. Amen!

(Source: www.catholicdoors.com)

Elegant floral arrangement accented the altar dais. 

Advent wreath is a meaningful Christmas symbol.

Photos: Alma P. Gamil


Note: All photos were taken at Saint James the Greater Parish in Bulusan, Sorsogon on November 30, 2014

On the Beach at Dusk

Dancalan Beach Resort, Bulusan, November 2014

Dancalan Beach Resort hall near the entrance is videoke heaven at night. (Bulusan, 2014).

Cottages dot the resort area (Dancalan Beach Resort, Bulusan)

The recent spike of visitors in Dancalan beach is a welcome development in Bulusan. Beach activities are noticeable along this area aside from the usual beach swim. Some resort establishments in the vicinity are now serving meals from breakfast to dinner.

If however you are not the videoke singing type, stay clear from the beach hall area and find a spot where you can be more comfortable away from the karaoke sound. The stretch of the beach is long in this coast.

Photos: Alma P. Gamil

Bulusan, Sorsogon, Philippines

Pastel sky

Pastel sky (Bulusan, 2014)

Bulusan in black and white

Seascape, Mabuhay, Bulusan

Seascape, Dancalan, Bulusan

Seascape, Sabang, Bulusan

Seascape, Riroan, Bulusan

Bulusan Volcano viewed from Dancalan, Bulusan

Photos: Alma P. Gamil

Bulusan, Sorsogon, Philippines