In his 34th crucifixion in 37 years, Ruben Enaje's prayers seek deliverance from war for the people of Ukraine. HolyWeek2023
PAMPANGA, Philippines – Rosalinda Manikan left home in Bacolor, Pampanga early on Good Friday, April 7., Ruben Enaje in Brgy San Pedro Cutud, City of San Fernando.
The flagellants prayed and then hang their thorny crowns on the same cross Enaje used for his crucifixion. Before men masquerading as Roman centurions nailed him, Enaje prayed “The Lord’s Prayer” to find his calm center. “We have seen a rise in the number of penitents compared to the previous years but as to the number of people nailed to the cross, it’s the same number of people we’ve had previously,” Pangilinan said.But they were not able to witness the crucifixion after Jolyon nearly collapsed from the heat.
“I have never seen a stronger expression of faith and love for Christ in any way. There are lots of ways people feel pain and suffering, and obviously what they are doing is a very physical expression and a very powerful expression, because they are inflicting pain to maybe deal with their own demons,” he told Rappler.
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