To Atone and To Reconcile
It is clear that no human being is perfect for all have sinned and are sinners. This Lenten Season, also known as “Mahal na Araw” or “Semana Santa” in our country, the Philippines. It is to be said that this is a 40-day season of wherein Filipinos recollect our Lord Jesus Christ’s passion, love, suffering, death and His resurrection. To be specific, it starts from Palm Sunday, followed by Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, Holy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday – therefore, leading onto Black Saturday and Easter Sunday after. Until this day, the tradition has never died. These old practices of us Filipinos are what defines us. The said event has been passed down from one generation to the next and so on. We may be in the modern world now, but for us to keep on valuing the tradition and culture of the Lenten Season is not only a must but a responsible to...