The Priest is a Painter...Fr. Bong Villalobos
Posted on Monday, 19 September 2016
THE PRIEST IS A PAINTER…FR. BONG VILLALAOBOS
By Apolinario Villalobos
Despite his busy schedule as assistant
secular priest who is assigned to numerous areas such Nueva Ecija, Mandaluyong,
Quiapo, Sta. Cruz, and today, Caloocan, Fr. Bong still has the time to delve on
painting. Even during his student days, he has been expressing his inner
feelings and emotions through sketches and paintings. Aside from painting, he
has drafted a book on the discipline of meditation complete with inspiring
religious figures. He is a member of the Tuesday Club, an active organization
of painters who holds exhibits occasionally.
During our early morning meeting, he gave
in to my request to take photos of his paintings available at the time, as some
are displayed in the office of a friend. He also promised to show the portfolio
that contains a complete set of his paintings. I was fortunate during my visit
because his mother, Aurora, was around and also consented to my request for a
photo opportunity with her son. In my future blog, the rest of his paintings
from the portfolio shall be shared with viewers.
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