The observance of Holy Week in the Philippine is regarded as one of the most important events in the Catholic church calendar. It is a week-long solemn contemplation on the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus.
We also attend mass during Maundy
Thursday and join the procession on Holy Friday.
There is one place in the
southern part of Iloilo - in San Juaquin that is a haven for Catholics who
would like to meditate on Jesus’ passion during the holy week, in a more solemn
manner within a lush greenery on a hill, about the height of a 10-storey building.
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| The /Garin Pilgrimage Hill, about the height of a 10-storey building can be accessed by about 450 steps. |
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We climbed the Garin Pilgrimage
Hill after about 450 steps, leading to the big white cross.
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Our experience is made more
meaningful because as we entered this part, the white surroundings are so
strikingly hurtful to the eyes. I can really feel that it is like heaven, as
the way I watched it in the movies.
But
as we went downstairs, I realized, it was just an optical illusion.
Aside from the heavenly
spectacle, the hill features life-sized installation of biblical scenes which
devotees can visit while climbing upstairs.
We dropped by all these attractions and said short prayers for
each.
Our one-day tour of the Garin
Farm was enriching and meaningful.
This is one of the amazing place to visit this Holy Week. But due to quarantine we wont be able to visit at this time. Virtual visit muna daw. Thanks for posting this at least we will still have the feel.
ReplyDeletethanks for the comment, Papa Jack
DeleteWhat do you do with the palm leaves once you get them blessed? The white Garin hill at the end of the tunnel is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe blessed palm leaves are brought to the house and placed in the house' altar.
ReplyDeleteGarin Farm is clearly a special place. I'd never heard of it before so I appreciate all of the detail you offered here.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely something to consider doing next year when hopefully, this virus thing is just a thing of the past.
ReplyDeleteYes, actually we are planning to be back next year and we will stay in their hotel for a day or two so we can enjoy the other fun activities that they have.
Deletewow! looks like so much fun! I wish I could something like that soon
ReplyDeleteThis place surely looks like a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a beautiful place to visit and seems you had a blast with your family.
ReplyDeleteThis place seems really like a heaven ....I hope to visit this place someday in my life :)
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are absolutely awesome. It is pretty obvious you had an awesome time with your trip. I am quite jealous actually.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, w are, especially so because it was a family trip.
DeleteI wonderhow these places would be now that we have all the ECQ in place.
ReplyDeletethese photos looks just amazing...... The place seems to be very peaceful.......
ReplyDeletethese photos looks just amazing...... The place seems to be very peaceful.......
ReplyDeleteWow, this is awesome. Very interesting. You really detailed everything. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteSo many places to visit and to learn from. This is a grate way to enrich our lives.
ReplyDeleteThis place looks peaceful and worth visiting, especially in Holy Week.
ReplyDeleteThis place is worth visiting with families. I enjoyed seeing all your photos.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such a wonderful and peaceful place!
ReplyDeleteThis place looks so peaceful and right now I really need some place like this.
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely to read about your travel experience to Garin Pilgrimage Hill
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such a fun and amazing place! I would love to visit someday.
ReplyDeleteThis place looks amazing. I would like to visit once after COVID - 19
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