Black Saturday A moment of pause

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Black Saturday A Moment of Pause

As we mark Black Saturday, a day of silence and grief, it's essential to re
reflect on the ultimate sacrifice Jesus Christ made for humanity. This sole
solemn reminder of his crucifixion serves as a poignant moment for us to sl
slow down, ponder, and gather in prayer.

According to biblical accounts, after Jesus' death on the cross on Friday, 
Joseph of Arimathea led his burial. He was accompanied by Nicodemus, who br
brought myrrh and aloes spices to prepare the body. This somber event marke
marked a turning point in human history, as humanity awaited the resurrecti
resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday.

For many Filipino families, Black Saturday is a time to come together and o
observe traditional beliefs by avoiding travel. It's a day when broadcast s
stations suspend their regular programming, businesses remain closed, and p
people gather in prayer. In the evening, the Easter Vigil Mass is celebrate
celebrated, marking the end of Lent and the beginning of Easter.

The Darkness Persists

Archbishop Socrates Villegas emphasized that the darkness that followed Chr
Christ's suffering and death continues unless we proclaim Him as the Son of
of God. Since that mockery, since that insult, sin has continued to reign 
supreme until we proclaim truly this is the Son of God, he said in a video
video message.

Villegas noted that this same darkness persists today, fueled by humanity's
humanity's continued rejection of God and his teachings. He called on the f
faithful to ponder their complicity in this darkness and urged them to admi
admit their sins without excuses.

What should be done is only one to bow down our heads, accept that the Lo
Lord is Lord. Accept that we have mocked the Lord and contributed to that m
mockery. Accept that we have insulted the Lord, and laughed as he was being
being insulted, he said.

A Call to Action

Those who choose to stand up for God will be rewarded with a new life, a n
new light, a new Easter, Villegas said.

In his Good Friday message, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos 
to live with greater faith, humility, and compassion. He called on people
people to reflect on the sacrifice of Christ and strive to emulate his self
selfless love.

For in it, we see a love that did not turn away from suffering, but chose 
to embrace it for each one of us. May this day call us to live with greater
greater faith, humility, and compassion, he said.

The Spirit of Devotion

On Good Friday, Catholic devotees participate in street processions reenact
reenacting the crucifixion. Some individuals even nail themselves to wooden
wooden crosses or engage in self-flagellation as an act of penance to atone
atone for their sins.

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez J
Jr. took to the streets on Good Friday to personally inspect security measu
measures at Metro Manila's busiest transport terminals, churches, and other
other high-traffic areas.

Leadership is not just about giving orders from behind a desk, Nartatez s
said. I lead by example by being on the ground, seeing the situation for m
myself, and ensuring our personnel are ready to respond when needed.

A Day of Devotion

In Quiapo, Manila, thousands of devotees of the Black Nazarene took part in
in the traditional Good Friday procession, which lasted more than 13 hours.
hours. The procession started at 1133 p.m. on Thursday, which was earlier 
than scheduled.

The carriage carrying the image returned to Quiapo Church at 1251 p.m. on 
Friday. The MPD deployed 3,200 officers along the 3.8-kilometer procession 
route.

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