Easter happenings
Last Maundy Thursday the kids and I went to Baliwag, Bulacan to visit relatives, basically my Dad’s cousins. We have relatives there with their own “carosa” and it is there that the “pabasa” is done. Actually, it was our Dad who started going to Baliwag way back when he was still in high school. Then every year thereafter, he has been going there every Maundy Thursday to join in on the “pabasa”. It’s been 3 years since my parents have been in the US and since that time, they have asked us to go to in their place.
Friday afternoon is when they have the procession of the “carosas”. People flock from all over to watch over 60 “carosas” join in on the procession. Last time we were able to watch the procession was over 3 years ago, and the kids were in awe. Some “carosas” were so big that they would take up the whole street, and men with long poles would need to lift up the power lines so that the “carosas” would not snag on the power lines.
This past Good Friday the kids and I decided to drive over to my best friends’ house to stay over. While the kids played in the pool, my best friend, her hubby, and I went on a ‘bisita iglesia’. Was able to attend the 7 last words presentation in church (St. Peter’s Parish in Commonwealth). But gotta admit, with the heat, crowd, and my lack of sleep the night before, got a terrible headache and only got through 3 of the 7 last words. Had to get out of the church to avoid fainting. Went to a different church (Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in QC) again, and instead did the Stations of the Cross. After which, it was time for a mass, then the Veneration of the cross.
Have grown up so used to participating in church Lenten activities, that Holy Week just wouldn't feel the same without it. Relaxing and vacationing is fine, but let's not forget that Holy Week is supposed to be a time for reflection, and at the same time, appreciation for what our Creator has done for us. Truly, Holy Week is the "Thanksgiving" for Christians. Hope everyone had a truly solemn and peaceful week.
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Easter egg hunt
After Sunday mass, brought the kids to Shang mall for the Easter Egg Hunt. It was a wild scramble for easter eggs. Paolo partnered with his tito Dan, while I was partnered with Patrick. As expected, we were beaten in the mad hunt for easter eggs by the bigger kids. But that didn’t matter. What mattered was that the kids enjoyed the game, and got to enjoy all the goodies and candies which they brought home. The kids slept late that night, which is a surprise to me knowing how tired they were after the easter egg hunt, but I guess it was the adrenaline which kept them awake. But when they finally got to bed, they started snoring the minute their heads hit their pillows. :)
Friday afternoon is when they have the procession of the “carosas”. People flock from all over to watch over 60 “carosas” join in on the procession. Last time we were able to watch the procession was over 3 years ago, and the kids were in awe. Some “carosas” were so big that they would take up the whole street, and men with long poles would need to lift up the power lines so that the “carosas” would not snag on the power lines.
This past Good Friday the kids and I decided to drive over to my best friends’ house to stay over. While the kids played in the pool, my best friend, her hubby, and I went on a ‘bisita iglesia’. Was able to attend the 7 last words presentation in church (St. Peter’s Parish in Commonwealth). But gotta admit, with the heat, crowd, and my lack of sleep the night before, got a terrible headache and only got through 3 of the 7 last words. Had to get out of the church to avoid fainting. Went to a different church (Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in QC) again, and instead did the Stations of the Cross. After which, it was time for a mass, then the Veneration of the cross.
Have grown up so used to participating in church Lenten activities, that Holy Week just wouldn't feel the same without it. Relaxing and vacationing is fine, but let's not forget that Holy Week is supposed to be a time for reflection, and at the same time, appreciation for what our Creator has done for us. Truly, Holy Week is the "Thanksgiving" for Christians. Hope everyone had a truly solemn and peaceful week.
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Easter egg hunt
After Sunday mass, brought the kids to Shang mall for the Easter Egg Hunt. It was a wild scramble for easter eggs. Paolo partnered with his tito Dan, while I was partnered with Patrick. As expected, we were beaten in the mad hunt for easter eggs by the bigger kids. But that didn’t matter. What mattered was that the kids enjoyed the game, and got to enjoy all the goodies and candies which they brought home. The kids slept late that night, which is a surprise to me knowing how tired they were after the easter egg hunt, but I guess it was the adrenaline which kept them awake. But when they finally got to bed, they started snoring the minute their heads hit their pillows. :)
posted by shy @ 7:24 AM
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