The Sinner

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Today is Holy Wednesday, it is declared half-day of work in the government unit here in our province. This is to give way to those employees who wants to join the traditional procession of holy images, which depict the story of Jesus Christ, his pain and sufferings for the salvation of human’s soul. This is my new way of demonstrating my penitence.  

Ever since I was a kid, I usually seen common practices that demonstrate Filipino’s faith towards Catholicism, more so during Lenten season. The reading of the Passion of Christ (Pasyon or Pabasa-a verse narrative about the life and sufferings of Jesus Christ), the procession of cross and images known as “pagdukot” or abduction of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, the Visita Iglesia (Visitation of different churches) on Maundy Thursday, the reading of seven (7) last word of Jesus and the procession of images of the dead body of Christ “libing” or the interment on Good Friday. All this belongs to the Triduum-a liturgical meaning of 3-days Lenten practices that are being done before Easter Sunday or Resurrection. All this are inflicted to us by our parents. So many common practices that help strengthen our faith in God. All this fall into one common purpose, repentance for the forgiveness of our sins and cleansing of our soul.

I think this is the best time for me to park my pen and blink my eye for a hectic journal of my working routine. Need time to contemplate and do some serious reflection. However, my journey to the road of righteousness for soul cleansing and salvation is way too complicated. Too many distractions. Too many obstacles that really test my faith in God. Despite of it, I hope i was still able to get the ride on time. Don't give up on me, oh Lord.