Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday here in Canada is just like any other day. The only Holy Day that we have is Good Friday. And to some companies, they have the day off on Easter Monday as well. But not this company that I worked with. You do have the option to take the day off provided that you don't exceed your allowable vacation leaves.

I spent most of my days after college in Manila, so Holy Week means a time to reflect on the resurrection of Christ and at the same time, to relax. We usually spend our Holy Week either going to a beach or just stay home. The latter never happens. We are always away from the city during this time. This is one of the two days in a year that businesses are closed. Nada. Nil. Sans customers. So it's a bit quiet day for us. The other day would be New Year's Day.

Back in Zamboanga, we usually visited St. Joseph Church to reflect and witness on the resurrection on Christ. There is also a procession going on depicting the sufferings of Christ. It's an interesting procession. Everyone watches the line attentively. I remember me and my Achi were angels in one of the procession. We have a picture with that and that's how I remembered. We were dressed in white and we had wings and halos. It was quite an experience although I barely remembered it.

Now that I'm here in Canada, Holy Week still means a time to RELAX and mostly a time to reflect on the suffering and resurrection of our Christ Jesus. God sacrificed His Only Son to save us from sins. Whatever hardships that we are experiencing right now is not even 1% of what Jesus suffered. And yet He never complained. If only people in this world will be Christ-like, then no problems will ever occur. :)

Now is the best time to reflect on our shortcomings and ask for forgiveness cz only Jesus forgives! :)

Have a nice day y'all!

NOTE: This is supposed to be published last Thursday. :)