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Theme: Good Times at Mt. Banahaw

 

 PHOTO ESSAYS

Photo Essays by Jose Raphael Malig

"One way or another"

(from left to right: Lorenzo Sales and Kuya Franz)

Lorenzo Sales carefully going down inside the cave called Husgado while Kuya Franz of Lakbay Kalikasan assisting him the right move to go down easily inside the cave. The Husgado Cave was congested mainly of rocks that makes the person to have difficulty to move, it is very narrow where only one person at a time can pass through.  Also, the cave was dark and it was enlighten with candles. 

"Put off your shoes and Respect"

The group of St. Marcellin Champagnat went down without shoes for the adventure. They put off their shoes and bags to the resting station for the Husgado Cave experience as a respect to the cave, it was a "pwesto" or a place to pray for all of the devotees of Mt. Banahaw.

"The Judgement time"

Joar Malig succesfully gets out of the cave without wounds after the experience inside the cave because of its narrow parts that makes it difficult and challenging. It is a belief when getting an abrasion after passing through the cave determines if a person is sinful. Even if it was tiring, you will enjoy and feel the calmness of the place.

Photo Essays by Lorenzo Sales

“Hiking Up to Kalbaryo”

A very tiring moment for homeroom St. Marcellin Champagnat after they went through hard obstacles going up to Kalbaryo. With the grace and help of God, no one of us got hurt in going up and down the hill. This once in a lifetime experience will be cherish by our hearts forever. 

“Smiles at the Top of the Kalbaryo”

Joar Malig has successfully accomplished the challenge in going up in steep and rough road of the hill of Kalbaryo. He together with the homeroom St. Marcellin Champagnat  had a exciting moment at the top of the hill and brought them joy in beating their limits. The cross was filled with rocks either big or small under the cross which is a vow by many devotees.

“Glance of the Past”

Gilbert Gonzales was curious about the monument he saw at the top of Kalbaryo. It is believe that this is once a part of the life of Katipunan that brought revolution in our country. We all know that without their participation together with Dr. Jose Rizal we cannot attain peace and unity in our country. They believe Dr. Jose Rizal as a Prophet while us we believe he was our national hero. 

Photo Essays By Gilbert Gonzales

"Walk through the Ciudad Mistica De Dios"

St. Marcellin Champagnat students walk through to the Ciudad Mistica De Dios. Before that, they were welcomed by the Rizal Community. They saw houses and store when going through.

"Stretching 101"

St. Marcellin Champagnat students strech their arms, feet and heads for warming up their bodies before going to the Trekking part of the Mt. Banahaw experienced. They were led by Kuya Toto, a Lakbay Kalikasan facilitator.

"The First Step"

After the long trip  towards the first destination, the St. Marcellin students first saw this tablet. As our religion teaches, the 10 Commandments  were the one which gives a life full of values and morals. "They say that by leading a sinless life, He fulfilled them for us. Although it is true that Jesus lead a sinless life (Heb 4:15)"

Photo Essays by Francis Lozada

"Balbas ng Ama stress reliever"

After the long trekking and going down the 270 stairs from Ilog Lagnas, Balbas ng Ama as they called a shower before going to the River. It relieve us from the exhausting walking and trekking. The Balbas ng Ama consist of cold water and stems.

"Holding Hands at Ilog Lagnas"

This is an activity in the Ilog Lagnas that the group of St. Marcellin Champagnat hold their hands as a symbol of being one group, they shouldn't let go the hands when moving down their bodies to the cold water of Ilog Lagnas.

"Bato-bato  salamat sa iyo"

The rock symbolizes the hardships and problems that we had. The devotees will take rocks to the Ilog Lagnas then they will go to the Kalbaryo while holding the rock. As a symbol to us, the Lakbay Kalikasan said that when we had took a big rock, it tells that we have many sins. Also, the Lakbay Kalikasan told us some words that we repeat.