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Just came from the family's tradition of doing the visita iglesia. First stop was the Sto. Domingo Church where we were fortunate to be able to be close to the procession of the Blessed Sacrament. It was led by a line of seminarians (who made me think of one seminarian I was afraid might be there... but I remembered he was Augustinian... whew.) and priests. Next was the San Agustin Church (where my parents got married). Each time we go here, my parents say their vows again. Well, I think they reminisce their wedding day because I can see their eyes glaze over when we enter the church. Sweet. We then proceeded on foot to the air-conditioned Manila Cathedral. Our fourth church was the Malate Church. It was my first time and I was surprised that it wasn't as cavernous as the other churches. We then had dinner at this seafood resto near Museo Pambata. Of course, the Church of the Holy Sacrifice was next. It's the domed church in my alma mater. Then we went to our parish, St. Peter along Commonwealth and last but not the least our chapel here in the subdivision. I love this tradition. Renews my faith and at the same time feeds my enthusiasm for history and architecture of our churches. I would have to say I loved Sto. Domingo the most. I like the stained glass depiction of the Way of the Cross. Very simple yet elegant. The San Agustin Church is too ornate for my taste, with all the heavy chandeliers and gold trimmings everywhere. Of course, the most solemn one would have to be our Holy Family Chapel here in the village. Its very quiet yet intense. I really feel the presence of a Higher Being there.
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(Anonymous)
2004-04-12 21:27
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miss ko na rin mag-visita iglesia, pero sa province lang ako lagi. ang init kasi pag dito sa Manila. Anyway, munitkan akong mamatay sa Pilates kahapon. hehe! sakit ng lower back ko =(
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