The Ateneo de Naga University Chapel

A closer look at the facade of the Ateneo de Naga University Chapel

These photos were taken early this month when our Aemilianum College Varsity, the Aemilianum Knights played a friendship game with Ateneo de Naga Varsity. It was intented to be the third part of the trilogy presentation on Ateneo de Naga but hectic schedule prevented me to complete it.

Fr. Abe on the pathway leading to the Chapel

Tomorrow the Ateneo de Naga University Basketball Team will be hear for the second time in four years I think, in order to reciprocate our visit in their Gymnasium. Thus, it reminded me to finish the triology.

The Beautiful Chapel from the Main Entrance

This beautiful house of worship is located at the right side of the Ateneo de Naga after one's entrance in the main gate. The chapel is magnificent in appearance even though it is not yet fully painted. It has been given due importance by building it in a place of honor and by beautifying to be truly a fitting House of Worship for the glory of God.

The pews leading to the Main Altar

The Chapel is very clean and well oranized. It was simple but very beautiful. The woods are mostly made of Narra which is the best and most durable in the Philippines. The confessional box is at the back but the This not gloomy or dark inside. The atmosphere of silence is palpable and it is really conducive for prayers and meditations. Truly a fitting tribute to God and to Jesuit spirituality as envisioned by St. Ignatius of Loyola.

The Confessional

The Artwork at the Main Door of the Chapel

Closer look at the main door reveals Filipino religiosity. The famous Mayon volcano is depicted with Mary as the 'Ina' [Mother] of Bicolandia and the people kneeling in worshiip of God.

Filipinos depicted as praying to God by kneeling before Him

The Confessional Box viewed from afar. It is wonderfully made of Narra wood just like the main door and the pews and also as eloborately and artistically designed.

The High Altar showing the Crucifixion Scene with Mary and St. John the Beloved

The Altar of Eucharistic Sacrifice

The Table of the Eucharist beautifully designed with the Holy Cross inside a flower that resembles the Burning Bush The lectern of the Word of God is decorated with artworks depicting Creation, the Filipino's stewardship of the earth, the Lion of Judah, the Eagle which is a Biblical imagery of God carrying His people on His pinions and the Carabao.

The Lectern and the image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia

Our Lady of Peñafrancia, the patroness of Bicolandia

The Holy Family in Filipino Traditional Clothes

The celebrants' Chair

The Blessed Sacrament with Narra wood cover showing the Last Supper

The Chapel viewed from the Main Altar

The Acolytes Chairs and Table for the Offerings

The Chair of the Celebrant with those of his acolytes

The Podium for the Commentator

The Madonna and Child in Filipiniana

The Pieta in the garden at the left side of the Chapel

The Good Shepherd

The First Filipino Saint and Martyr, St. Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila

The Wooden Cross at the back of the Chapel

St. Therese of the Child Jesus

The Stained Glasses

Unless I'm mistaken this is Blessed Pedro Calungsod the young Filipino martyr who accompanied missionaries abroad to serve as Catechist