Bayanihan Republic:
Next in the Holy Week tradition that I revisited is the Good Friday procession of the Way of the Cross. The procession features life size replicas of biblical characters and scenes depicted in the Passion of Jesus Christ.
At Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan, the activity usually starts at around 5 or 6 PM but we managed to enter the patio right before the procession so we could have a better look at the sacred figures. =) Here are some of the shots I have taken.
Barasoain Church may be an icon in Philippine History but first and foremost, it is a home to centuries old Filipino Catholic tradition.
Santa Veronica approaching Jesus
Jesus and the women from Jerusalem
Jesus' entry to Jerusalem
Santa Maria de Cleophas
Jesus' carrying of the cross
at the calvary
Santa Maria de Bethania
Jesus and Mother Mary
The Samaritan Woman and Jesus.
The
caretaker of the replicas said that the owner, Francisco Rivera and
family, has been joining the procession since it started. He candidly
shared that we could count at around 100 years of involvement by the
family.
Jesus' trial
Scourging of Jesus Christ
Santa Veronica
inside the historic Barasoain Church
Mass goers offer prayers by lighting candles
The
Good Friday procession has been part of the tradition of Filipino
Catholics for years not to be a visual treat or entertainment but to be a
help for the faithfuls' reflection and prayers. For those who haven't
experienced this, I encourage you to witness it next year and see for
yourself how it brings life and color to our faith and culture.
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