Visita Iglesia: A Wanderer's Perspective

Today was my first visita iglesia.

No, not the online one which was recently unveiled.

I went with my grandma today, on my first official activity this Holy Week. As we were visiting each church, for a total of 7, here were my observations:

• There are more people going to church here in the provinces.
• They cover the statues of Joseph, Mary, as well as the crucified Jesus Christ, among others.
• You can leave the church even before the Mass there ends, as long as you get to the Sacrament part.
• It doesn't matter what dress you are in, as long as it's "respectable", whatever that means.
• The list of activities cover the entire week, not just for the following days until Easter Sunday.

Here's the list of churches I've been to, in particular order:

1. St Jude Thaddeus Parish
2. San Ferdinand Cathedral
3. Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
4. Carmen of St. Joseph
5. St. Isidore Parish
6. Holy Face of Jesus Parish

I may not be able to post a detailed account of what actually happened. Suffice to say, it was a refreshing experience. I have a feeling I may not be able to do this again next summer, when it's the season of review classes for the upcoming medical board exam takers, yours truly included.

Happy Holy Week!