penitensya

On ‘Penitensya’ & Crucifixion: How do Filipinos understand God and suffering?

ON a blistering afternoon in Pampanga, the streets are filled with the quiet murmur of prayers, the rustle of leaves,…

4 weeks ago

Pabasa, Penitensya, and other Holy Week traditions explained

While many people use the Holy Week break to go on vacations, it is also important to reflect and go…

4 weeks ago

NOW YOU KNOW: Semana Santa Traditions that are very Filipino

HOLY Week or Semana Santa is a time for many things. It can be for reconnecting with God, family time…

1 month ago

Penitensya: A painful way to show regret for sinning

BLOOD, guts, and glory. That’s what the Filipino practice of “penitensya” is all about. The word penitensya comes from the…

1 year ago