Late post...
Holy Week, more than anytime else, is the time to visit churches anywhere you maybe to pray the rosary, to hear mass, to reflect on the Stations of the Cross or just simply to pray. Here in Manila, most would visit 7 churches (others 14) as their family tradition, some walk barefoot all the way to Antipolo, a few still flagellate, others make their own way of sacrifices but one thing's sure: every Catholic fast and abstain which we adhere to strictly.
To make it more memorable than exhausting or distressing here are tips when doing Visita Iglesia:
Wear light colored cotton shirts or loose clothes (make certain that by paying respect you will avoid very short shorts and tank tops) and trainers; also bring umbrella, fan and bottled water with you. This is a time when it's possible to experience heat stroke so equip you with them most especially if with senior citizens or those who are sick but still decide to push through with their panata.
There’s not much restaurant available (as it’s an official Holiday too) but it’s still likely to see accessible fast food joints or convenience store around if in case you get starved. Better yet bring biscuits or sandwiches.
Most choose to pray the Stations of the Cross, if you have no prayer booklet with you, there are available outside every church.
Carefully choose the churches you are visiting. If it's 7 like us, choose those that are almost near each other so you can walk your way from church 1 to church 7 like what we did.
7 churches we visited in Manila:
To make it more memorable than exhausting or distressing here are tips when doing Visita Iglesia:
Wear light colored cotton shirts or loose clothes (make certain that by paying respect you will avoid very short shorts and tank tops) and trainers; also bring umbrella, fan and bottled water with you. This is a time when it's possible to experience heat stroke so equip you with them most especially if with senior citizens or those who are sick but still decide to push through with their panata.
There’s not much restaurant available (as it’s an official Holiday too) but it’s still likely to see accessible fast food joints or convenience store around if in case you get starved. Better yet bring biscuits or sandwiches.
Most choose to pray the Stations of the Cross, if you have no prayer booklet with you, there are available outside every church.
Carefully choose the churches you are visiting. If it's 7 like us, choose those that are almost near each other so you can walk your way from church 1 to church 7 like what we did.
7 churches we visited in Manila:
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| Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene (Quiapo church). We weren’t expecting this much people. We weren’t even able to get inside the church so we just prayed outside. |
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| Sta. Cruz Parish. |
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| Santisimo Rosario Chapel. (UST chapel) |
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| Basilica Minore de San Sebastian. It’s one of my favorite churches. I’m still amazed every time I get here. |
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| Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat. (San Beda) It’s another favorite church of mine. Every detail is worth every click. The vibe is very solemn even with many people inside. |
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| St. Jude Archdiocesan Shrine. I've had attended novena masses here since I was in college, so it's become close to my heart. |
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| St. Michael & The Archangels Parish. |
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