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September 22 is the day grades 4 to 10 celebrate Science and Math Week with a fun academic contest to bring out their competitive spirit and motivate them to learn more about these two major subjects. The event is a quiz bee type game that tests the student’s general knowledge of science and math. Students are formed into groups of four (for high school) and five (for grade school) to emphasize cooperation and teamwork
Photo credits to Michelle Ann Villacorta, China Lorenzo, and Louisiana Sollestre
Grades 4 to 6 Winners
1st Place
TEAM GRAHAM BELL (Blue Shrit)
1. Stephen Matthew G. Ibañez (Grade 4 Charity)
2. Aldrin O. Paltao (Grade 5 Honesty)
3. Samantha Ashley A. San Juan (Grade 5 Happiness)
4. Chrizelle Anne R. Gavino (Grade 6 Humility)
5. John Patrick M. Esmeria (Grade 6 Generosity)
2nd Place
TEAM MENDEL (Black Shirt)
1. Lhance Ivan B. Lachica (Grade 4 Charity)
2. Christine Anne R. Gavino (Grade 5 Happiness)
3. Eulian Joshua F. Del Rosario (Grade 5 Honesty)
4. Nigel Louis M. Galang (Grade 6 Humility)
5. Donita Mae F Manlunas (Grade 6 Generosity)
3rd Place
TEAM MAXWELL (Yellow shirt)
1. Mila Angelica R. Terrado (Grade 4 Charity)
2. Trisha Gail M. Esmeria (Grade 5 Happiness)
3. Jarro Uriel M. Colonzo (Grade 6 Honesty)
4. Iris Francheska L. Bautista (Grade 6 Humility)
5. Arabella R. Saculo (Grade 6 Generosity)
High School Winners
1st Place
TEAM THOMPSON
1. Julienne Allyah Legutan (Grade 8 Aristotle)
2. Kenneth Pedigan (Grade 9 Newton)
3. Roselle Estrada (Grade Fourth Year Einstein)
4. Venedict Doroteo (Grade 7 Galileo)
2nd Place
TEAM DALTON
1. Jason Tormon (Fourth Year Einstein)
2. Danica Janelle Dizon (Grade 8 Aristotle)
3. Sophia Chua (Grade 9 Newton)
4. Jarren Seltiel Calonzo (Grade 7 Galileo)
3rd Place
TEAM CHADWICK
1. Louisiana Sollestre (Fourth Year Einstein)
2. Roma Reign Molina (Grade 8 Aristotle)
3. Neithan Abreu (Grade 9 Newton)
4. Don Luis Diaz (Grade 7 Galileo)
Congratulations to all the winners!
September 22 is the day grades 4 to 10 celebrate Science and Math Week with a fun academic contest to bring out their competitive spirit and motivate them to learn more about these two major subjects. The event is a quiz bee type game that tests the student’s general knowledge of science and math. Students are formed into groups of four (for high school) and five (for grade school) to emphasize cooperation and teamwork
Photo credits to Michelle Ann Villacorta, China Lorenzo, and Louisiana Sollestre
Grades 4 to 6 Winners
1st Place
TEAM GRAHAM BELL (Blue Shrit)
1. Stephen Matthew G. Ibañez (Grade 4 Charity)
2. Aldrin O. Paltao (Grade 5 Honesty)
3. Samantha Ashley A. San Juan (Grade 5 Happiness)
4. Chrizelle Anne R. Gavino (Grade 6 Humility)
5. John Patrick M. Esmeria (Grade 6 Generosity)
2nd Place
TEAM MENDEL (Black Shirt)
1. Lhance Ivan B. Lachica (Grade 4 Charity)
2. Christine Anne R. Gavino (Grade 5 Happiness)
3. Eulian Joshua F. Del Rosario (Grade 5 Honesty)
4. Nigel Louis M. Galang (Grade 6 Humility)
5. Donita Mae F Manlunas (Grade 6 Generosity)
3rd Place
TEAM MAXWELL (Yellow shirt)
1. Mila Angelica R. Terrado (Grade 4 Charity)
2. Trisha Gail M. Esmeria (Grade 5 Happiness)
3. Jarro Uriel M. Colonzo (Grade 6 Honesty)
4. Iris Francheska L. Bautista (Grade 6 Humility)
5. Arabella R. Saculo (Grade 6 Generosity)
High School Winners
1st Place
TEAM THOMPSON
1. Julienne Allyah Legutan (Grade 8 Aristotle)
2. Kenneth Pedigan (Grade 9 Newton)
3. Roselle Estrada (Grade Fourth Year Einstein)
4. Venedict Doroteo (Grade 7 Galileo)
2nd Place
TEAM DALTON
1. Jason Tormon (Fourth Year Einstein)
2. Danica Janelle Dizon (Grade 8 Aristotle)
3. Sophia Chua (Grade 9 Newton)
4. Jarren Seltiel Calonzo (Grade 7 Galileo)
3rd Place
TEAM CHADWICK
1. Louisiana Sollestre (Fourth Year Einstein)
2. Roma Reign Molina (Grade 8 Aristotle)
3. Neithan Abreu (Grade 9 Newton)
4. Don Luis Diaz (Grade 7 Galileo)
Congratulations to all the winners!
I keep away from Iftar parties and the very humility of our fast has been overtly hijacked politicized for their own personal agenda , and this is nothing short of appeasement ,, you hit the Muslim with one stick and than hold a Iftar party to me hardly makes any sense, the stupid fake smiles the artificial white fur caps makes the politicians look like fools ,,even a Gandhi topi would be more meaningful.
Hand chosen people, sycophants , chamchas of the party, crowd collectors are invited to the Iftar party ..there is nothing holistic or spiritual about it ,, it is for publicity and gaining cookie points for the party.
I have not seen beggars the very poor sitting at the same table breaking the fast..the only time the Muslim beggar and the rich man come together heads bowed is during the Namaz , otherwise the Muslim beggar is treated worse than a Untouchable ..
People like me will never be invited to such fake Iftar parties , because with a camera in hand I would be searching for the beggars to shoot at the Iftar .. and there will be none all waiting with hands stretched outside the venue ,, the Iftar party by various political parties is to remind the Muslim not to forget that he has to cast his vote for them during the 2017 civic elections ,,
And I was asking this Muslim gentleman if he was invited to any Iftar party .. he said No.. he does his Iftar among his own in the Mosque ..one with God ,in humility and gratitude.
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What embitters the world is not excess of criticism, but an absence of self-criticism. - G. K. Chesterton
More G. K. Chesterton Quotes and Sayings
Picture Quotes on Humility
Buahan, First Banyan Tree Escape in Bali, Indonesia
Original photo credit: Steven Weirather
Vanity is my mistress
Pride is my bride
They live in fear of my humility
And try not to misguide
Love
I have for peace
Wont cease
Like a weeping wound
Bleeding tears that
Scarred backs
Can never hide
A heart cying out in pain
The number of times it died.
To mind that loves her
And to the pain of
The body does not bind.
She lives in the spirit of my
Bare foot walk
And stamps her imprint
From behind..
A buzznet lane
A blogger street
A path
I create
To unwind.
She loves someone else
Her physicality
Is so kind
Standing tip toe
At her trembling door.
I kiss her through
The ventilator off my mind.
Vanity is my princess
Pride is my bride.
They live like my two eyes
To see
My vision and not divide.
#beggarpoet
#firozeshakir
Sirach 3: 17-24 (GNTD)
17*My child, be humble in everything you do, and people will appreciate it more than gifts. 18*The greater you become, the more humble you should be; then the Lord will be pleased with you. 20*The Lord's power is great, and he is honored by those who are humble. 21*Don't try to understand things that are too hard for you, or investigate matters that are beyond your power to know. 22*Concentrate on the Law, which has been given to you. You do not need to know about things which the Lord has not revealed, 23*so don't concern yourself with them. After all, what has been shown to you is beyond human power to understand. 24*Many people have been misled by their own opinions; their wrong ideas have warped their judgment.
This really was my earliest flirtation with film and SLRs, learning to use an old Russian fully manual camera (the one in my user icon), kindly loaned to me by the irrepressible knautia after my digital point & shoot died...
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Filing coherently is proving to be an interesting process. Still uploading archive remnants so I can start afresh with the outstanding film I haven't developed yet. Thanks for bearing with me whilst I catch up with myself...
This is a an old blog I bring forward via Aviary editing tool I use prolifically at Flickr to erase the color element of my pictures to etch my restless angst.... it was my 36000 blog that time when I posted it , in all humility typing with just one finger of a permanently damaged right hand I have crossed over 287000 blogs..Now read the old blog below..
Mr Shreekanth Malushte needs no introduction, this man is larger than life,he shot this picture.So though you dont see him, his presence fills my pictorial frame..
Mr Shreekanth Malushte is a ardent fan of George Eastman founder of Kodak company.
George Eastman was created by a restless God , and man in the restlessness of his mind created the Camera that changed all our lives.
The camera is an instrument of pranic healing..
It may have not healed the sickness that Mr George Eastman was undergoing when he ended it with the famous words in his suicide note..
"To my friends: My work is done. Why wait? ...
Mr Shreekanth Malushte teaches photography, at grass root level this ex professor of the prestigious Maharashtra College..
I was lucky to have been taught photography by him, when my friend Mr Subhash Solanki sold me my first camera Nikon F50..he handed me a visiting card of Mr Shreekanth Malushte..the rest is history.
My daughter learnt photography through Mr Malushte..waiting restlessly in the wings is Marziya Shakir my 9 month old grand daughter a child prodigy..
So I pray that God gives Mr Malushte a very long life so that Marziya can boast when she comes of age ..that she too learnt photography from Mr Shreekanth Malushte.
And yes Mr Shreekanth Malushte and his charming wife were there when her dad Asif Shakir got married..
Mr Malushte teaches an art called Unlearning Photography..
He makes you a camera instead, that you become the lens film and negative..
This can be crazy if it goes beyond the human limit..
Craziness is indeed a part of evolving in photography.
A photographer must be a poet to add the roundness to his pictorial soul.. an added asset and dimensional..
When I say poet or poetry I talk of a silence of the soul.. wordlessly through pictures.
Mr Sreekanth Malushte introduced me to the Photographic Society of India lovingly called PSI Mumbai that celebrates its annual day this 29 August 2008.
Through Mr Shreekanth Malushte who taught me my basics , I met my other two Gurus both giants and stalwarts Prof BW Jatkar and Dronacharya KG Maheshwari.
They took my love of photography to another high salon participation.. much before I became an incorrigible photo blogger.
On Dahi Handi Day I got a call from Mr Malushte if I could come to Jijamata Udhyan Byculla and model for his new students like I had done a few years back at the same venue.
I obliged and the picture shot by Mr Malushte is a result of this outing..
After shooting the colonial past , a few shots in the zoo I left to shoot the Dahi Handi..taking a cab from Byculla to Lalbagh.
So this is my new set at my Flickr photostream..
This is my 5099 post this month August.
36117 photoblogs since I joined Flickr in June 2007
Yes I would be homeless as photo blogger without Flickr..
From Flickr I cross blog to my other web sites.
All my pictures thoughts poetry originates at Flickr
You have to be signed in to see my world..for my graphic pictures of moharam and the naga sadhus and maha kumbh..my set on the transgender over 20000 images has been removed by me from public view ,, for personal reasons.
The memorial monument is based on the Seven Grandfather Teachings: wisdom, love, respect, bravery, honesty, humility, and truth.
Amateur photographer, trying to share some inspiration. In recovery and making great efforts to live a healthy lifestyle. For inquiries or questions email me @ forte322@Gmail.com
Be well and be safe!
-Ty
Taking photos and exploring various parts of nature, architecture, food, and people for me, is always a great time to sit with my thoughts and simply think. This morning hope and change was on my mind and this brought emotions of excitement, joy, and fear. For me fear is always present, it isn't necessarily a bad feeling, I actually have learned to embrace it. Fear is telling me that im doing something right because I'm stepping out of my comfort zone and looking at myself honestly. For many years I consumed myself with lies, thievery, and cheating, throughout this time the only person I was lying and cheating with was myself. Im now being mindful of my days, living in each moment and not taking anything for granted. I dont want to project into the future but the thought of it just brings upon anxious anticipation. I love my life, I love my family and my friends. Trying times are times for trying and right now im making it a goal to live by that and not give up hope. With humility and a dash of courage, we can accomplish anything, just remember that action precedes motivation and with each step you take out of yourself, the more smooth your life will roll. So on this day I ask you to try out something new, something you wouldn't call yourself an expert on. Get uncomfortable and remember to not stop moving!!
archway between two courtyards, Sacred House, a hotel in an old Greek house. It was nice to see such care taken over restoration of this building, respecting the Greek theme (with some mysticism, pre-Raphaelism and fairyland thrown in) but I also feel more than a twinge of sadness when I think about the family who must have lived here, sent to Greece, the land of their ancestors, during the forced exchange of populations in 1923 (the background to Jeffrey Eugenides' novel Middlesex, and for Louis de Bernières' Birds without Wings).
Have a look at the hotel website, the pictures of the restoration are incredible; the interior design a little over the top for my taste but awesome all the same - you should see the bathrooms! I have more pics to post, later. (The English on their site leaves a lot to be desired, but it is much better than my Turkish.)
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*Thus says The Lord to His servants:* My sons, seek not to justify your
cause before others, nor uphold your own way, considering yourselves to be
righteous in your own eyes; neither look outwardly to prop yourselves up,
nor seek to justify that which you know is unpleasant in My sight...
*How long shall you place stumbling blocks at your own feet?! How long will
you stumble in your walk, before you lay yourselves upon the altar and be
free?! For I tell you the truth, many of you have become wanton in your
service toward Me; your intemperance has not ceased! For each of you
continues to indulge in the various lusts of your heart; and still some of
you yet look upon the profane and seek out the sensual, without pause!...
Cast off all this pride therefore, and be naked of all these selfish
ambitions, of all these deceits of the flesh!*
*Bare yourselves before Me, My sons! Reveal your every weakness and
withhold not!Be completely forthright and honest with your God!... Then
shall grace come down like rain and wash you,And the dew of Heaven shall
revive you and make you clean, As humility covers you like a blanket.*
For I am The Lord who knows, your Beloved who sees; I search the heart and
know every intention... *My sons, I know you, and in Me are you fully
known.*Therefore, when conviction enters in you need only bow down, and
call upon My name in sincere repentance, bringing your hearts forward, for
I have already received you. Be honest with yourself, My sons. For I ask
you, without conviction how shall My servants regain the line? And without
new eyes to see, how shall they notice the stone at their feet over which
they are about to stumble?... *Unless the cause is understood, how shall
they be able to overcome the effect?dail*
Leslie Iwai 'Humility', series 'Sounding Stones', (5 pieces) near the pedestrian bridge off the soutn side of Happy Hollow and Dodge Streets, Omaha, Nebraska
The village of Brushford, Somerset, lies just over one mile south of Dulverton.
The parish church of Saint Nicholas as seen today probably dates from the 13th century, although the Norman font hints at an earlier foundation.
The church has a number of stained glass windows. This photograph shows part of a window in the north wall of the church dedicated to the memory of a young member of the Luard family who died in 1891. The window was made by Morris and Co. using designs, or cartoons, by Edward Burne-Jones. It shows the figure representing Humility.
"HUMILITY is the MOTHER of GIANTS. One sees great things from the valley; only small things from the peak." (G.K. Chesterton)
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Every morning the monks wake up before dawn and march through Luang Prabang collecting handfulls of rice from generous strangers. It's a beautiful thing to watch, although it's been exploited by tourists over the past several years since my first visit to Luang Prabang in 2005. There are signs posted all over the town to leave the monks alone and respect the ritual. As we woke up at dawn to watch this beautiful practice, we saw evidence of many tourists who were practically harassing these young boys. Before they were eager to smile and wave at me, this time when any passed me by, they hid their faces. I took very few photos of them during this trip as I wanted to be respectful and not be seen as an ugly tourist. For these shots I sat in one place on the ground, used no flash, and tried to capture most of these shots from afar.
Luang Prabang, Laos
The Golden Temple at Amritsar, India (Sri Harimandir Sahib Amritsar) is the central religious place of the Sikhs of India. It also represents the distinct identity, glory and heritage of the Sikhs. It is a place better experienced than described.
The Amrit Sarovar (Holy Tank) was constructed in 1588. Soon after, construction of the Sri Harimandir Sahib was started and in 1604 it was completed.
The Golden Temple has a unique architecture. Built at a level lower than the surrounding land, the Gurudwara teaches the lesson of egalitarianism and humility. The four entrances of this holy shrine from all four directions signify that people belonging to every walk of life are equally welcome.
While the temple does have its permanent employees, the bulk of the work is done by 'Kar Sevaks' - volunteers from different walks of life who offer their services for free. The cleanliness of the temple and the efficiency with which it is run speaks of the Kar Sevak's devotion to duty.
Viola from Denmark...
She is the pride culture humility of her country, as a photo journalist she ventured in an arena that needs more guts and daring, she and her friend Kim shot Moharam in Mumbai barefeet paying respect tribute and salutations to the Martyrs of Karbala.. the burning sun , the burning tar roads did not bother her she wanted to document the Shia story of pain and show it through her eyes to the world , just Ashura she shot 5000 photos and you must visit their Flickr photostream..
At my house she came head covered endeared herself to my family my children and my daughter Samiya.
They came as friends and are now my extended family..
Their words to me last night
You're surrounded with people who love you dearly. I can see why. So many stories to tell. I just wish we could tell them all before they wash away. Like tears in the rain.
After shooting Kaisar Bagh 6 Moharam they sent me this message
kimdorff has sent you a message on Flickr.
Subject: Re: Thoughts at dusk
Date: 2nd December, 2011
Firoze, my friend - it is Viola and I who are deeply honored to bear witness to such a holy happening as the Muharram. The world near to hear your story, understand your pain.
Yesterday was without a doubt one of the most intense and moving experiences of my 35 year long life, and continuing to enjoy the company of one humble Shia blogger like you - and now also an intense India loving American Dr Glenn Losack MD - is something I hold dearly.
Love and our thoughts,
Viola and Kim
Their Flickr photostream
When the application starts the 5 qualities from 100, having the lowest level of holiness based on person's own self-evaluation will be shown to the person advising him/her to pay urgent attention to them, and increase the level of personal holiness in these areas. You might get enforced humility from God in these areas of your life. Start working immediately to raise the level of your holiness in them. Also www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yAjdyVX0Qs&feature=youtu.be
A rose with gleaming shades so pure and white
For a girl who shines in sweet purity.
A girl with a grace so silent and bright
At few times hiding in humility.
Like the rose, her beauty forever blooms,
And shines like the silver moon of the sky.
Her glory rids of one’s every gloom,
And leaves one in a feeling way up high.
Though she may be lowly like a bud,
She gives splendor to her creations.
Her ability to calm one’s boiling blood,
Stops one from doing such foolish actions.
Though one may not be in quite a hurry,
And with a feeling as warm as the hearth.
So she will not be in such a worry.
One may ask, “Will you accept my heart? ”
Alaude Solus
photo courtesy
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Quiet a few poets from my land
Are arrogant conceited poetically pompous
I fail to understand those who clap with just one hand
Comment on their poems or send them a message
They will never thank you but your intentions misunderstand
Yes as Indians some are parochially bland
Clannish distanced as a single band
Some erudite scholars their grammar more atrocious
Yet sound so grand
Some their biographies pomposity fractured by their own hand
Bombastic meanderings out of hand
Some biographies add insult to the readers
Written by a kindergarten hand ignorant fools
To all of us collectively brand
I write this in humility as poetic seriousness
Must go hand in hand
With our errors our mistakes for the better we must expand
Constructive criticism takes the stand
We are human, than poets, feet of clay walking on sand
I don’t talk of style, I don’t talk of content
Basic human courtesy hospitality of my Indian land
Against Racism in Poetry we must take a collective stand..
Respect as a poet is given to us on demand..
The choice to make it happen at our command
Dakshina is blossoming into a wonderful dancer with her energy, pace and intensity. Her bhava and Abhinaya are equally compelling. She has inherited statesqueness from her mother, Guru Rama Vaidhyanathan, being under the tutulage of Guru Saroja Vaidhyanathan, her grand mother. Humility and keenness to learn could be the ornaments she can adorn to be an outstanding dancer for years to come.
Apo Napakumbaba (Lord of Humility) / Washing of the Feet / Ang Paghuhugas sa Paa
Viernes Santo 2009 / Good Friday 2009
Roman Catholic Church
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Parish of San Sebastian
San Narciso, Zambales
True humility and fear of the Lord
lead to riches, honor, and long life.
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Full title: The Madonna of Humility with Saints Mark and John
Artist: Attributed to Lorenzo Veneziano
Date made: about 1359-66
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Copyright © The National Gallery, London
Hand made by artisans in Palawan, Philippines. One of a kind!
According to a Tagbanua woman (the Tagbanua is an ethnic tribe of Palawan), the lizard is a symbol of humility as it always kisses the ground from whence it arose.
Materials: carabao (water buffalo) horn carved into lizard (main charm), carved wooden beads, various semi-precious stones (turquoise), coconut shell beads, mother-of-pearl bead
Den Haag Sculptuur 2011.
The Hague under the Heavens - Contemporary Chinese Art in The Hague
Den Haag onder de Hemel - Hedendaagse Chinese kunst in Den Haag
Flexible latitude (2010). Self-Portrait of the artist bent in utter humility. / Zelfportret van de kunstenaar in opperste nederigheid voorover gebogen.
Artist: Yue Minjun.
There is a huge presence of Jains , in Bandra , business trader community , a very peaceful progressive community and integral part of Bandra Bazar Road , they have their place of worship at Jain Mandir Road .
The Jain Acharyas Munis and Sadhvis add to the humility of their Faith..
Michchhāmi Dukkaḍaṃ is an ancient Prakrit phrase literally meaning — may all the evil that has been done be fruitless.[1] It is especially used on the Kshamavani Diwas or Forgiveness Day, celebrated on Samvatsari, the concluding day of the eight or ten day Paryushana festival, one of the main festivals of the Jain community. On this day, Jains request forgiveness from each other for all offences committed.[2][3] The phrase is also used when a person makes a mistake, or recollects making one in everyday life, or when asking for forgiveness in advance for inadvertent ones.[4]
Michchhami Dukkadam Prayer[edit]
Khamemi Savve JivaI forgive all living beings.
Savve Jiva Khamantu meMay all souls forgive me,
Mitti me Savva BhooesuI am friendly terms with all,
Veram Majjham Na KenviI have no animosity toward any soul.
Michchhami DukkadamMay all my faults be dissolved.
Etymology[edit]
The phrase Michchhāmi Dukkaḍaṃ is also found in the Airyapathiki Sutra.[3] It literally means — may all the evil that has been done be fruitless, and comes from the Prakrit language, a vernacular Indo-Aryan language, closely linked with Pali and used abundantly in the Prakrit canon of Jainism.[1] The Sanskrit version of the phrase is mithya me dushkritaam meaning "may the evil of it be in vain".[3] or simply put "May my misdeeds be undone."
Overview[edit]
After the pratikramana (Jain prayer, literally "introspection"), Jains seek forgiveness from all the creatures of the world whom they may have harmed knowingly or unknowingly by uttering the phrase—michchhāmi dukkaḍaṃ. As a matter of ritual, during Samvatsari—the last day of the Jain festival paryusana—Jains utter the phrase— Michchhāmi Dukkaḍaṃ after pratikraman.[5][6] Paryusana falls during chaturmas, four months in the rainy season, reserved for yearly pratikarmana, introspection, penance and fasting, when even the wandering monks temporarily abandon their wandering life and settle down amidst the householders, giving discourses and organizing scriptural recitations.[3]
As a matter of ritual, Jains greet their friends and relatives with Michchhāmi Dukkaḍaṃ, seeking their forgiveness. Forgiveness is requested by saying "Michchhami Dukkadam" to each other. It means "If I have caused you offence in any way, knowingly or unknowingly, in thought, word or deed, then I seek your forgiveness".[5] No private quarrel or dispute may be carried beyond Samvatsari, and traditionally, letters have been sent and telephone calls made to friends and relatives asking their forgiveness.[7]
Detail from the Warrington Window of 'Humility.' Designed,manufactured and installed by Messrs Heaton Butler and Bayne. 1897. Tate Library Harris Manchester College.
I am extremely grateful to Susan Kiloran, Fellow LIbrarian of Harris Manchester College, for her help, and for allowing me to photograph the stained glass.
Credit to Alan J. Middleton 'Windows of Knowledge', The Stained Glass Windows in the Tate Library of Harris Manchester College, 2008