The most tiring day of all

Today is what the Catholics called the Good Friday. This is the day when we remember the death of Jesus at the cross.

This day started with the traditional procession we call Prusisyon ng Yapak. We prayed the Station of the Cross in the designated houses around the town. We walked with bare feet which symbolizes Christ's humility and love for the smallest of people. In our parish, the procession started at 4 in the morning and lasted until 7 AM.

Right after that procession, we stayed at the church while waiting for the other cast members of Senakulo. We had our General Rehearsal in the morning. Senakulo was presented during the gospel reading of the afternoon mass, which showed the final moments of the life of Christ. It was annual tradition in our parish and the youth generally took the major part in this activity. I was happy with how Senakulo turned out. Even though there were few glitches, it was nice to see how hard work paved the way to success. I was part of the Technical group and still, I was deeply touched during the La Pieta scene. Mary was holding Jesus on her lap - lifeless, while someone was singing a beautiful rendition of Ugoy ng Duyan by Leah Salonga. It was both heartbreaking and overwhelming.

Another procession followed after the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. We call this as the Prusisyon ng Paglilibing.

This is definitely the most tiring day in this week, plus the almost sleepless night yesterday. We were assigned in a vigil last night and we also went to two other parishes near ours for the Visita Iglesia/ Station of the Cross. Thanks to Grace, Kenneth and JM who went with me to reflect and pray.

L-R: Kenneth, Me, JM |  Photo by JM

L-R: Me, Grace, JM |  Photo by JM

This day might be so exhausting but I was again reminded how God loves His people, so much that He gave his son, Jesus Christ to save us from our worldly sins. This will always be a reminder of how much we are loved and how important each of us is. Thanks be to God Almighty. God bless you and me! ♡