Sunday, March 23, 2008

Should you call it Holy Week?

My Holy Week was kind of different this time since I spent it at a resort with my family and friends. We were not able to attend the procession which we anually observe during Holy Week.
We were just there at the resort. Playing poker, strolling, swimming, and us getting drunk.
If this is bad, well I dont know. I have even forgotten the word recreation since the time I have to abide with my busy schedules.

I still can remember when I came accross the top 5 things we are not to do on Holy week, which is stressing me out rightnow. If this is true, then im gonna die!!

1) Don't take a bath during Holy Week.
> Well, for a day I can stand without taking a bath but aint we talking about holy week here? And a week consists of 7 days. So without bath for 7 days? my dog wouldn't like me then.

2) Don't get hurt, else if you get wounded your wound will not heal.
> You serious? Ill pass to this.

3) Don't eat pork or any kind of meat, not eating at all is even better.
> No rice? You've gotta be kidding. This is usually where I tend to violate. I remember when I was serious of not eating meat every Friday since thats considered to be the greatest level of sacrifice, but here comes a family friend of mine who happens to be a non catholic brought us some spaghetties which of course has some meats on it. But again, once your stomach asks for it, you really cant resist.

4) Don't be happy, no laughing, dancing or partying.
> I have known by my friends to be a happy-go-lucky person. I guess I cant pass a day without some smiles and laughters on my face despite how heavy the burdens i carry. Thats actually where I am getting my charm at (",) And dancing and partying? No I didn't. But what about getting drunk? err!!

5) Don't curse.
> Yeah I swear, be it on holy week or not, i never curse.

If i were to be asked if I can consider my holy week a holy one, would you be surprised if I will still say yes? God doesnt judge us by what the people just see throuh their eyes. We are being judged with how pure our heart is, with how sincere and true we are for our actions, and with how brave we are for accepting our sinfulness.

"That if we have the humility, a contrite heart and that broken spirit to admit to God our sinfulness and believe and receive Jesus as Savior and Lord, God will make a way for us to the eternal happiness that we all have been praying for. . ."
-excerpt from a gospel i've read.

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