Holy Week at Saint Michael the Archangel Community was a profound and grace-filled journey through the core mysteries of the Christian faith. Through prayerful liturgies and meaningful traditions, parishioners entered deeply into the passion, death, and resurrection of Christ.
On Holy Thursday (April 17, 2025), the community celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. The Blessed Sacrament was transferred to a place of repose, reminding everyone of Christ’s enduring presence even in sorrow. That evening, the Saint Michael Youth Apostolate participated in the traditional Visita Iglesia, visiting seven churches to pray and reflect on Jesus’ journey to the cross. The night concluded with a quiet and prayerful Eucharistic Vigil.
Good Friday (April 18) was observed with solemnity and reverence. Parishioners walked the Way of the Cross together, meditating on Christ’s suffering. Many took the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and the Passion of the Lord was prayerfully celebrated in the afternoon. The atmosphere throughout the day was quiet and contemplative.
Holy Saturday (April 19) was a time of sacred waiting. In the evening, the community gathered for the Easter Vigil, beginning with the lighting of a new fire—a symbol of Christ’s light breaking into the darkness. The youth also prepared the venue for the Sugat, a local Easter tradition.
At dawn on Easter Sunday (April 20), the faithful witnessed the joyful Sugat, celebrating the meeting of the Risen Christ with the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Easter Mass was filled with light, music, and smiles as the community rejoiced in the Resurrection. After the liturgy, a cheerful Easter egg hunt for the children reminded everyone that Easter is not only a time of renewal but also of joy and celebration.
Though the week was full and at times physically tiring, it left the community spiritually refreshed. Saint Michael the Archangel Community experienced Holy Week not just as a remembrance of past events, but as a living encounter with Christ—crucified and risen—who brings hope and new beginnings.
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