A Glimpse of the Chaplain's Office

It's a rare opportunity for me to visit the office of Fr. Abe, CRS, the chaplain of ACI. Recently they have been very busy with renovations of the school, relocating offices and many others. My place of residence and place of work is far from Sorsogon City, its only during Sundays that I got the chance to visit Aemilianum College to assist in the TLM. This morning after the Mass Fr. Abe invited me to visit his new office at the second floor of their college building. His office is near the chapel and the TV Studios. With his permission I took photos of his new office. The display objects in his office shows that the occupant is a priest. The picture on the right shows a bookshelf with books on apologia, bibles and spirituality. There is also the crucifix featuring an art rendition which combines the threefold functions of Christ as Priest, King and Prophet. Fr. Abe explained to me that this crucifix is called the Johannine Cross, because it got its inspiration from th gospel narrative of St. John. This crucifix is similar to the engraving printed on the fist page of many of our hand missals. Truly an inspiring work of art. A reminder of our baptism. At baptism we were incorporated in the community redeemed by Christ, a chosen nation, a nation of holy priests and prophets, called to be separate from this world and called into the Kingdom of Light.

A decorative wreath at the door of the office welcomes with peace every visitor. In deed Christ is the Prince of Peace and Christians are called upon to pursue peace.

A Cross where the Biblical Titles of Christ are inscribed

The Icon of Our Lady in the work-desk area. Notice the oil lamp? Fr. Abe said he lits the lamp every time he will pray the Rosary.

Christ the Teacher. The Ominous and ever present as teacher and wise counselor.

Icon (Romanian icon) of St. Jerome Emiliani, Father of the Orphans. It was Indeed a surprise to find an icon of a Western Saint. Since Roman Catholics are not fond of icons.

Saints Peter and Paul

The Hall way leading to Fr. Abe's office. Notice how the crucifix proclaims the Salvation wrought by Christ for every believing souls.