St. Isidore Labrador, Lezo Visita Iglesia (church visit) is one of the traditional Catholic Lenten rituals that is widely practiced in the Philippines. Devotees may choose to visit 7 or 14 churches on Maundy Thursday after the Mass of the Last Supper or on Good Friday . Visiting 7 churches is symbolic of the 7 Last Words of Jesus. Fourteen churches represent the Via Crucis which consists of 14 Stations tracing the journey of Jesus Christ to Calvary. While visiting these churches, devotees pray and reflect on the sacrifice of Christ. Follow this link for the prayers recited at each station of the cross: https://www.catholic.org/prayers/station.php Holy Child Parish Church, Makato Holy Child Parish Church, Makato Most of the altars are covered in purple cloak during Lent to express repentance and penance. Stained glass windows like this one adorn the windows in Makato. St. Joseph the Worker, Numancia St. Joseph the Worker, Numancia St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Kalibo ...
“If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.” - James Michener