It's again Maundy Thursday, the time when a lot of Filipinos have their "Visita Iglesia" or church visit and offer some prayers. There's no really particular rule on the number of churches to visit, it's up to one's means and determination. My family, along with some relatives started late yesterday, good thing my brother lend us his pick-up, it became convenient for us to move from church to church around the Davao City.
We really wanted to visit all the churches in our city but since the kids were already tired and sleepy, we only managed to visit 8 churches. Here are some of the shots I took of the churches and their altars:
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| St. Joseph The Worker Parish Church |
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| Carmelite Monastery Church |
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| Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Parish (Redemptorist Church) |
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| Our Lady Of The Assumption Parish Church |
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| St. Jude Thaddeus Parish Church |
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| San Pedro Cathedral |
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| Sta. Ana Shrine Parish Church |
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| San Antonio De Padua Parish Church |
Many people say that in every church you visit, you can pray and ask for something you want. As for others, they do this as part of their vow to our Lord. And for some, just keeping the family tradition alive. For whatever reason each person may have, I just hope that they're praying for betterment and more strengthen faith of the people... for His greater glory. Might be a long shot, but hey, everything is possible with Him. Yahweh bless.
One of the things I enjoy most about blogging is learning about others cultures and traditions. Thanks for sharing yours.
ReplyDeleteAnd also there are different types of praying. People voice them out or keep them to their minds only. Regardless, they will be as powerful when they mean it seriously--and no matter where they are.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the exciting event during the lent season. . and as everyone knew, it was all worth celebrating.
ReplyDeleteYou were able to take good photos of the churches you visited. I hope you get the wish you prayed for.
ReplyDeleteNice reading this post since I don't really know anything about visita iglesia. I am a member of INC so we dont do thing event every year. reading post like this and your moments made me understand about visintg churches x
ReplyDeleteWe usually start our Visita Iglesia trips in the morning, but because of this post, I think I might do it at night next year!
ReplyDeleteNice photos, and I must say such event must be kept solemn.
ReplyDeleteKami naman, sa southern part ng Davao kami nag bisita iglesia. =) we also visited assumption church and st. jude. =) pero wala akong photos.
ReplyDeleteMy mom and family back home, yearly nagbibisita Iglesia, They posted all the churches they visited on FB, ang saya ng bonding nila. Tess
ReplyDeleteJust want to ask.. what is the logic behind visiting so many churches? Would it make it less sacred if it's just one?
ReplyDeleteI wasn't able to join this year.. too bad.. I really wanted to try visita iglesia..
ReplyDeleteI dont really believe in the tradition, but I will not elaborate more on that. I thought only that the San Pedro Cathedral the one near the City Hall will be much bigger. It looks like small in the picture
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your journey the Holy Week. Great to see photos of busy churches.
ReplyDeleteOur family didn't have the chance to do our yearly Visita Iglesia as we were all recovering from the flu but we managed to make it to the Salubong in our own parish.
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