Giant wine bottles at Vin de Ray winery in Saraburi Province, Thailand.
Mahatao, Batanes, Philippines
One of the few remaining places in the country where you can truly disconnect from the stress and pressures of modern living.
The Litany of Saint Joseph
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven, *
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, *
God the Holy Spirit, *
Holy Trinity, One God, *
Holy Mary, **
St. Joseph, **
Renowned offspring of David, **
Light of Patriarchs, **
Spouse of the Mother of God, **
Chaste guardian of the Virgin, **
Foster father of the Son of God, **
Diligent protector of Christ, **
Head of the Holy Family, **
Joseph most just, **
Joseph most chaste, **
Joseph most prudent, **
Joseph most strong, **
Joseph most obedient, **
Joseph most faithful, **
Mirror of patience, **
Lover of poverty, **
Model of artisans, **
Glory of home life, **
Guardian of virgins, **
Pillar of families, **
Solace of the wretched, **
Hope of the sick, **
Patron of the dying, **
Terror of demons, **
Protector of Holy Church, **
Lamb of God, You who take away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord!
Lamb of God, You who take away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord!
Lamb of God, You who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
V. He made him the lord of His household.
R. And prince over all His possessions.
* Have mercy on us.
** Pray for us.
Let us pray
O God, Who in Your ineffable providence did vouchsafe to choose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of Your most holy Mother; grant, we beseech You, that we may be worthy to have him for our intercessor in heaven whom on earth we venerate as our Protector. Who live and reign, world without end. Amen.
Mt. Maculot Dayhike (February 24, 2013)
Giant tree of Phukhieo Wildlife Sanctuary, Thailand.
Elephants. :-)
(Source: growlithes)
Leech sucking my blood. Photo taken at Phukhieo Wildlife Sanctuary.
Wide grassland in Phukhieo Wildlife Sanctuary.
Telescope for birdwatching in Phukhieo Wildlife Sanctuary.
Mayon Volcano, Philippines, 2009
