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."

sculpture at the Ateneo de Manila High School's Promenade of Our Lady

24 comments:

  1. LoisFebruary 24, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    It's beautiful Hilda! I also love that pale blue color on the chapel behind it.

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  2. Tanya BreeseFebruary 24, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    I LOVE that statue, it's gorgeous!

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  3. अविनाशFebruary 24, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    good one, love the white statue...

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  4. angelaFebruary 24, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    Lovely composition with the blue and white.

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  5. JudyFebruary 24, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    Beautiful shot!

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  6. GeorgeFebruary 24, 2009 at 11:41 PM

    This is a marvelous picture! I really like the statue, and I thank you for the background information you give us.

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  7. OlivierFebruary 24, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    magnifique cette statue devant l'église. superbe photo.
    splendid this statue in front of the church. superb photograph.

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  8. escapeFebruary 25, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    that's a nice monument perfect for students to be reminded of mary's love for Jesus can also be expressed to them.

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  9. HalcyonFebruary 25, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    I love the white marble. Very pretty.

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  10. SarettaFebruary 25, 2009 at 1:59 AM

    Lovely statue!

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  11. BergsonFebruary 25, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    beautiful statue

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  12. BergsonFebruary 25, 2009 at 2:16 AM

    Thank you for worrying about my blog.
    But I do not understand why the pictures do not appear on city daily photo.

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  13. lunarossaFebruary 25, 2009 at 3:21 AM

    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

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  14. LowellFebruary 25, 2009 at 3:42 AM

    That statue is very well done!

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  15. DinaFebruary 25, 2009 at 5:15 AM

    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.

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  16. abcFebruary 25, 2009 at 6:14 AM

    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.

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  17. Fernando PagánFebruary 25, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    Thank you four worrying about my blog.Great image!

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  18. EG CameraGirlFebruary 25, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    Beautiful sculpture. ;-)

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  19. pennyFebruary 25, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    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

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  20. magiceyeFebruary 25, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    this is beautiful!

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  21. Martin MYFebruary 25, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    Very spiritual photograph.

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  22. Marie ReedFebruary 25, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    She really is breathtaking!

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  23. Steve HarrisFebruary 26, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    That is a great picture - great colours. I like the green of the bushes contrasted with the white of the statue.

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  24. minerva mouseFebruary 27, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    a unique statue of mary. lovely photo and traquil....

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