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rapplerAds.displayAd( "mobile-middle-1" );MANILA, Philippines – Holy Week is a period of reflection, meditation, and repentance for the Roman Catholic community.As you take this time to rest, recharge, and reflect, consider reading a few editions of “The Wide Shot,” a weekly column by Rappler’s religion reporter Paterno Esmaquel II, along with other reflection pieces under Rappler’s opinion section Voices.
Moreover, you will find some informative pieces about Holy Week, from long-standing traditions to interesting trivia, and more.Stay updated as well with schedules of trains, malls, and banks this long holiday.Must Read LIST: Long weekends in 2025 News you can useLIST: Churches in the Philippines for Visita IglesiaLIST: Train schedules during Holy Week 2025LIST: Mall schedules for Holy Week 2025LIST: Bank schedules for Holy Week 2025Holy Week traditionsWhy Holy Week has no fixed datesOverview: Holy Week traditions in the Philippines‘Bawal maligo!’: Holy Week rules we had to follow as kidsHoly Week superstitions in the PhilippinesThe purpose of Holy Week processionsHoly Week starts off with lots of palms – but Palm Sunday’s donkey is just as important to the storyThe washing of the feet: A lesson in humility and serviceWhy parts of Good Friday worship have been controversialThe cast of characters in Holy Week processionsIn Baliwag, families keep Holy Week procession alive for centuriesReflection and Voices[The Wide Shot] The Last Supper that matters[The Wide Shot] When we listen to the body, we listen to the soul[REFLECTION] Balutin mo kami[REFLECTION] The one true sacrifice of the Mass[OPINION] Taking up our cross[OPINION] Holy Week for non-believersIs it wrong to be happy this Holy Week?Must Read LIST: Philippine holidays for 2025 – Rappler.
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