February 24, 2009
Mary, for you
A daytime view of the statue at the Promenade of Our Lady and the St. Stanislaus Kostka Chapel of the Ateneo de Manila High School without the pretty white and blue hanging lights. I don't know who the artist is, but the sculpture features a young student (note the books in his hand) on one knee looking up towards the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is symbolic of how Ateneans of many generations view Mary: they venerate her, look to her for guidance and offer their studies and work to her. The title I chose for this post is actually a line from Ateneo de Manila's graduation hymn which is titled, not surprisingly, "A Song for Mary."
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It's beautiful Hilda! I also love that pale blue color on the chapel behind it.
I LOVE that statue, it's gorgeous!
good one, love the white statue...
Lovely composition with the blue and white.
Beautiful shot!
This is a marvelous picture! I really like the statue, and I thank you for the background information you give us.
magnifique cette statue devant l'église. superbe photo.
splendid this statue in front of the church. superb photograph.
that's a nice monument perfect for students to be reminded of mary's love for Jesus can also be expressed to them.
I love the white marble. Very pretty.
Lovely statue!
beautiful statue
Thank you for worrying about my blog.
But I do not understand why the pictures do not appear on city daily photo.
What a great statue, Hilda! You've got very impressive and moving Catholic statues and churches in Manila. I bet you are more devoted than us Italians! All in all we are rather superficial believers! All the best. Ciao. Antonella
That statue is very well done!
So nice to see this interaction of Mary and a present-day student.
It must be very encouraging for the school kids to see every day.
Great to hear that people offer their studies and work to Mary. Especially if that leads some of them to use some of their acquired knowledge to help others.
Thank you four worrying about my blog.Great image!
Beautiful sculpture. ;-)
The statue of Mary and the student is so inspiring, Hilda. I checked your link to the school and it sounds marvelous. Our childrens education is so important to the future of our world. Beautiful post:D
this is beautiful!
Very spiritual photograph.
She really is breathtaking!
That is a great picture - great colours. I like the green of the bushes contrasted with the white of the statue.
a unique statue of mary. lovely photo and traquil....
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