Holy Week

     

                Holy Week is when many people perform holy rites in fulfillment of a vow they made when they asked God a favor, such as a cure for an illness. Priests and religious statues are dressed in purple to symbolize gloom.

                Millions of Filipino Catholics are forced to spend Holy Week at home as the Philippine government restricts mass gatherings, including religious services, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some Filipinos not only whip their backs into a bloody mess — they also have their feet and hands nailed to a wooden cross. The Holy Week is fast approaching, and with the current situation, we may still not celebrate it like we're used to. For most of the week, especially after Tuesday, the towns are eerily quiet with TV and radio stations going off the air and no loud noises or revelry whatsoever. Catholics stop eating meat, turning to fish, and the more devout ones go on a completely liquid diet.

                Lastly, let us all use this time to get closer to God and strengthen our faith with the Lord. During this time, we can all move towards the path Jesus leads us on by fasting, praying, and treating people with respect.









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