#paderones

[grandmaster-anne]

4 October 2022 The National Lighthouse Museum welcomed Princess Anne in a monumental show of support for the historic St. George gem. Princess Anne chats with supporters of The National Lighthouse Museum at a luncheon in her honor at The View at Battery Park, lower Manhattan © Dr. Gracelyn Santos/Jason Paderon/Staten Island Advance

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Accidente #Noticiascatacamas En San Francisco de la Paz Olancho rastra pierde el control al fallarle los frenos y el conductor improvisa y la orilla al paderon, solo se reportan perdidas materiales https://www.instagram.com/p/B16u3FzF6G3/?igshid=r81svpgk2fuk

[lovesickmelody4]

In life, it's normal to fall and stumble. The most important part is when you don't stay where you are, but you dare yourself to move and get back on your feet. This song is like a message from God that says: Forgiveness is right where you fell. Yes, people may judge you for your mistakes, (people may not even forget about it) but for Him: all of it never happened and He's always ready to forgive you, redeem you and save you. All you gotta do is move, lift yourself up to Him, and forgive yourself. 

[oligochaete]

One of many other

Sin duda terminar la saga de la Torre Oscura en estas fechas fue un gran regalo del Ka. Me ayudó a ver como iba mi camino a la torre, estoy en ese punto en que el horizonte se vislumbra desalentador y la torre aún inalcanzable.

No sé cómo he de sentirme respecto a mi tet, mi gran compañera y alma gemela en otro mundo me abandono y se sintió como una alta traición, si pudiera la llevaría al paderon t a confesarse antes de partir.

Pero bueno, la vida avanza y mi camino ahora se ve que continúa en solitario, las personas que conocí han de seguir su ruta y posiblemente nuestros caminos sigan rutas similares pero sin duda mi camino es uno que ha de seguirse solo.

La verdad estoy en un dilema, ansioso por hacer la tesis y terminar, y por otra parte no quiero saber que hay más allá de ese cañón.

Espero hacer la tesis donde quiero y seguir la vida, espero dejar de esperar el amor y que llegue, un amor completo que no ha de juzgar y no ha de hacerme sentir raro.

Me quiero sentir pleno al amar y ser amado sin temor de lo que diga sea raro o incómodo para alguien.

En fin, padre: te sigo extrañando horrores, algún d��a hemos de vernos otra vez, aguarda por mi, estarás orgulloso como siempre de mi.

Ante esta construcción social universal del tiempo espero que el tiempo venidero se construya día a día. Los objetivos han de surgir conforme la torre este más cerca.

De mientras, el camino ha de andarse, y estoy listo para perderme y regresar

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Faith in Disappointment

by Rodolfo Lian Paderon, Maria Czarina Verzosa, and Ellian Fitzgerald Marquez

Quiapo is a place in Manila famous for the various merchandise. This place is also known for the feast of the Black Nazarene and Plaza Miranda. There are a lot of things you can look for here. But what makes Quiapo, Quiapo?

Quiapo is the center of activities including trade, art, fashion, and many others since the American occupation. The place got its name from water cabbage or kiapo in tagalog. It is located at the heart of the capital of the National Capital Region, Manila. One of its infamous landmark is the Quiapo church. Every year, millions of devotees go to Manila from all across the country just to attend the feast of Black Nazarene.  It is said that it can miraculously heal anyone by wiping them with handkerchief that is wiped from its statue. This is why stampede always occur prior to the event.

In front of Quiapo church is Plaza Miranda. The park square is named after the secretary of treasury of Philippines from 1852-1863, Jose Sandino y Miranda. One historical event peopled know this for is the Plaza Miranda bombing during Marcos regime, where liberal party protested about abolishing the martial law. Unfortunately, a bomb exploded within the area causing damages in lives and property.

Quiapo may be famous for a lot of things, but there is one event that can touch the heart of anyone: The Feast of the Black Nazarene. This miraculous idol housed by the astounding Quiapo Church, is paraded every year in the month of January. Since millions of people gather to just have a touch on the fine woodcraft or even on its soft clothes being paraded, Filipinos’ faith is undeniably shown along with resiliency.

This 22-hour long procession, which gathered about 12 million devotees, has a lot of challenging obstacles that have been endured by the different age groups who were present.This extremely huge crowd, however did not stop these devotees from their beliefs. One of the obstacles faced by the people was the extreme heat coming from the scorching sun. This was worsened by the tremendous number of believers tightly packed together, skin to skin. Another problem is hunger and dehydration since it lasted for almost 22 hours. Being pushed around in a compressed crowd did not help in trying to get some tasty food or even a bland water. Despite these hardships experienced every year by the loyal devotees, these people continue to participate and worship the Black Nazarene to show their faith in Him.

This extensive procession starts at the Quirino Grandstand before the bright sun rises. Due to the numerous amount of people present, suffocation is a common incident during the event. This unfortunate happening, however, brings out one of the Filipinos’ admirable attribute: bayanihan. If a person fainted or got seriously injured, the devotees would carry the person overhead until a medic tent comes into view. Fainting and injuries are common during this event, yet these people still endure the extreme heat, hunger, and dehydration to show their faith.

Poor and rich, young and old, these titles are disregarded during the procession. This event just shows that Filipinos can be unified because of one reason which is faith. The devotees are united in worshipping God through participating in the parade of the idol housed by the historical Quiapo Church. In the end, the persevering devotees in the procession are just like the Filipino nation when the social status, educational attainment, skin color, and other traits or characteristics that are discriminated among each other are set aside.

Quiapo still stands at the same land it was years ago. But what is Quiapo now?

As you walk around the neighborhood of Quiapo, you will truly be amazed by its wonders and beauty. It is almost as if you were living in an ancient time, with its old historical houses built with oak woods and rusty roof that is architecturally designed to show Filipino culture. In the end, you will find yourself staring at the glamorous architecture of the church. Also, you would be allured by the sweet scent of flowers offered as the chiming bells of the ongoing mass is heard. Abundant at the side are candles, used for offering prayers and wishes, which serves as the light in the darkness of life, where people uses faith to illuminate their colorless days. The place itself is astonishing, but a sad reality lies around it.

Just within the church premises, poverty is truly evident. Sheets of cardboards, which are laid on the floor, serves as a house for some families. Rampant vendors, with their stentorian voices, tantalize the crowd with their mouth-watering street foods or practical gadgets. Beside the church are fast-food chains that are convenient for the tremendous amount of people present. Well, this is in fact, iron since it is against the rule of the church to not allow vendors around it.

The historical streets are now filled with countless vehicles with their loud roaring engines in the congested traffic. They also contribute to the blockage of pathways for they are illegally parked at the sides of the streets. Furthermore, the rising amount of population, along with vehicles, became the reason for the occlusion of light, the trapping of smog, and the vehicle emissions that leave the streets beneath a dark, gloomy atmosphere.

The Quiapo area is also well-known for being the apple of the eye for criminals, since the crowded place is an advantage for them. It is almost as if criminals are the trademark of Quiapo. As you would observe, people place their bags in their front, and hide their cellphones to avoid snatchers. Now, it is truly a place to be careful for a lot of people.

Decades ago, Quiapo was completely wrecked as the raging fire engulfed the monument. Even though this lasted a long time ago, why does it feel like it is continuously being turned into ashes by the citizens themselves? The burning smoke fills the lungs of the people as they burn down the façade of the places that held moments of a colorful culture. It is disappointing that a historical place, that was one a beauty, is now a place of less value for the people around it.

Faith has become a reason for the unity of Filipinos, which has been truly evident in Quiapo. If the Filipinos show this kind of unity, having a brighter future would be possible for the generations to come. This place is a blaze of the true Filipino glowing within us. It has been a representation of various aspects of the Filipino culture. Hence, the nation should cherish it as if it was like a blooming flower, watering and treasuring it to see the real beauty of the matter.

[maronchis]

Fiestas de Paderones 😁 #Paderones #2k16 #acatic #jalisco #mexico #castillo #fiestas2016 #templo #nuestraseñoradelrefugio #vivamexico (at El Refugio de Paredones, Acatic Jalisco)

[grandmaster-anne]

Princess Anne visits Staten Island

Princess Anne arrives at the National Lighthouse Museum in St. George on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)Staten island Advance

Anne arrived at 11 a.m. amid dreary skies and drizzle befit for London, and was greeted by a round of applause from National Lighthouse Museum board of trustee members, staff, volunteers, local leaders and friends of the museum.

Anne, Princess Royal, rode the Sandy Ground from Staten Island to Manhattan on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. (NYC DOT)

The princess royal was welcomed at the door by Linda Dianto, executive director of the museum; Capt. Joseph Ahlstrom, president of the museum; Borough President Vito Fossella, and District Attorney Michael E. McMahon, and was provided a brief synopsis of the history of the museum’s site by historian Wade Goria.

Before departing the luncheon, Anne took the podium — amid a standing ovation — to praise the National Lighthouse Museum for uniting individuals through lighthouses, calling the museum a “tremendously good way” of engaging younger generations.

“I think lighthouses have been a particularly good way of educating people about the importance of maritime in all its formats,” she remarked to a crowd of 125. “It’s not just about trade, but the impact of what we do to the sea, and how we can look after it better, and the way in which it affects our lives.

“The lighthouse still has a really important part to play ...,” she continued. “The story that goes with lighthouses and how we got here is just as important, and [the] museum has made an astonishing impact in telling that story. What you do needs scope, to tell more of that story.

“The campaign for Illuminating Future Generations is highly imaginative and has real scope for the future, not just here [in New York City]. ... I can only wish you well.”

Princess Anne speaks during the "Illuminating Future Generations" luncheon at the View at the Battery in Manhattan on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)Staten island Advance

Princess Anne makes a surprise visit to the National Lighthouse Museum in St. George on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)Staten island Advance

Princess Anne speaks to USCG Captain Zeita Merchant at the National Lighthouse Museum in St. George on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)Staten island Advance

“Her visit is very significant to us, and to those in the maritime profession,” said Ahlstrom, a captain in the U.S. Merchant Marine. “We couldn’t be more grateful to the princess for standing by us.”

Princess Anne speaks with Alice Diamond at the National Lighthouse Museum in St. George on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)Staten island Advance

Violet Cusick, 5, presents flowers to Princess Anne at the National Lighthouse this morning on October 4, 2022. (Staten Island Advance) - . Staten island AdvanceStaten island Advance

Read the article here: silive.com news exclusive, published Oct. 04, 2022, 8:37 p.m

[lovesickmelody4]

I want you to be happy too even if I'm without you

From My Heart To Yours

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Faith in Disappointment 

by Rodolfo Lian Paderon, Maria Czarina Verzosa, and Ellian Fitzgerald Marquez