Tag: Holy Week

Penitentes continue to be a part of Palo’s religious heritage, culture, and traditions, with a legacy that promises to endure for generations

It is the Lord, the God of the impossible, who rolled away the stone forever. Even now, he opens our tombs, so that hope may be born ever anew

In the silence of things and spaces, the resurrection is found. It is not as loud or clear as you think. But it is there

We can extend our interpretation to nature which is being crucified by our unbridled consumerism and disregard of what is happening to Earth

As spectators filmed on their mobile phones, three-inch nails were driven into their palms, and then the crosses hoisted upright

No wonder even the Santo Entierro on Good Friday procession, is full of flowers and leaves, of brightness and light, of hope and life

The foot-washing rite reminds Christians of the importance of humility, service to one another, and unconditional love

Be ready to suffer and die to fulfill our prophetic and servant mission that will bring about social transformation, justice, and peace

Typically held on Maundy Thursday or another day within Holy Week, this service involves the blessing or consecration of the sacred oils

But the story is not yet over. The Passover of Jesus is replayed in endless times among the millions of “crucified peoples” today