Tag: Holy Week tradition

Jesus, in his abandonment, asks us to open our eyes and hearts to all who find themselves abandoned

Palm Sunday is the day we remember and honor Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem a week before his crucifixion

Palm Sunday is the day Christians remember and honor Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem a week before his crucifixion

Holy Week observance in this laidback island features the retelling of the story of Longinus

The observance of the Holy Week in the predominantly Catholic country has become an opportunity for Filipinos to showcase their artistry

The “Salubong” is an Easter tradition in the Philippines that reenacts the meeting of the risen Jesus and his mother on Easter morning

Many towns in the predominantly Catholic Philippines stage various versions of the "Passion and Death of Jesus" on Good Friday

Pope Francis described Christ’s action as “a strange thing” in this world: “Jesus washing the feet of the traitor, the one who sells him”

Penitents consider these acts to be mortification of the flesh to ask forgiveness for sins, to fulfil a vow, or to express gratitude

Self-flagellations and crucifixions are some of the popular forms of rituals that Filipino Catholics participate in during the Holy Week