SEVILLE HOLY WEEK SCENES 3 I was surprised to see the 1st photo with an impressive glow, as it is, without filters nor retouching. Other photos show the spirit of sacrifice of penitents walking barefoot for 12 hours, and the bruised and swolled napes of the “costaleros” or float bearers, after carrying the floats during…
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EASTER SUNDAY. THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. Summary vid + full text.
EASTER SUNDAY. THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. JESUS CHRIST IS GOD AND HIS LOVE IS STRONGER THAN DEATH. Summary vid + full text. OUTLINE Summary of Easter Sunday Mass during the day readings The implications of Christ’s Resurrection. 2.1. Jesus Christ is the true Son of God who has triumphed over death, sin…
THE CRUCIFIXION OF OUR LORD. Meditation on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ 6. Summary vid + full text
Meditation on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ 6. THE CRUCIFIXION AND DEATH OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST Summary vid + full text OUTLINE THE WAY OF LOVE IS THAT OF SACRIFICE HISTORICAL AND MEDICAL ASPECTS OF THE CRUCIFIXION: 2.1. NAILING THE HANDS 2.2. NAILING THE FEET 2.3. BREATHING ON THE CROSS FINAL CONSIDERATION…
THE CARRYING OF THE CROSS. Meditation on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ 5. Summary vid + full text.
THE CARRYING OF THE CROSS. Meditation on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ 5. Summary vid + full text. OUTLINE WHAT OUR LORD HAD SUFFERED SO FAR: THE CARRYING OF THE CROSS: HISTORICAL AND MEDICAL DETAILS ON THE CARRYING OF THE CROSS: And they struck his head with a reed, and spat upon…
SEVILLE HOLY WEEK PROCESSIONS 101: AV + Q&A full text
PROCESSION INTRO FACTS: SEVILLA SEMANA SANTA. AV + Q&A full text OUTLINE: 1. Why the processions during Holy Week? 2. The order of the procession is as follows. 3. Why cover themselves with hoods? 4. Why do they join a procession which lasts for several hours? 5. How long does a procession last? 6. How…
HOLY MONDAY SCENES: SEVILLA SEMANA SANTA
HOLY MONDAY SCENES: SEVILLA SEMANA SANTA Dear brethren in Christ, here you have some photos taken during the Holy Monday procession of the confradías of San Gonzalo and of San Ignacio de Loyola as well. Had a pic with some friends who were preparing for their penitential procession already dressed with their tunics. You will…
Meditation on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ (4) THE CROWNING WITH THORNS. Summary vid + full text.
Meditation on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ (4) THE CROWNING WITH THORNS. Summary vid + full text. “And the soldiers plaited a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and arrayed him in a purple robe; they came up to him, saying, ‘Hail, King of the Jews!’ and struck him with…
SEMANA SANTA SEVILLA: Palm Sunday scenes.
SEMANA SANTA SEVILLA: Palm Sunday scenes.
EL CRISTO DEL AMOR HERMANDAD DEL AMOR (Seville). Prayer vid + text.
EL CRISTO DEL AMOR HERMANDAD DEL AMOR (Seville). Prayer vid + text. The sacred image of Cristo del Amor (Iglesia del Divino Salvador, Seville) is yet another masterpiece of Juan de Mesa (1620) and perhaps one of the most beautiful Crucifixion imagery in Seville. It is brought out to procession on Palm Sunday evening in…
NUESTRO SEÑOR JESÚS DE LA PASIÓN. HERMANDAD DE LA PASIÓN (Seville)
NUESTRO SEÑOR JESÚS DE LA PASIÓN. HERMANDAD DE LA PASIÓN (Seville) In Seville, different confraternities “hermandades” give an opportunity to the faithful to venerate the sacred images much closer. The sacred image is brought down from the altar so the faithful could take a closer look, pray and kiss the feet of Our Lord, represented…
LA BORRIQUITA (The Small donkey). HERMANDAD DE LA SAGRADA ENTRADA EN JERUSALEN (Seville). Float vid + text.
LA BORRIQUITA (The Small donkey) HERMANDAD DE LA SAGRADA ENTRADA EN JERUSALEN (Seville). Float vid + text. This processional float of depicting Jesus’ Entry into Jerusalem is perhaps the favorite among the children and their parents here in Seville. It is also known as the “Borriquita” or the small donkey and makes its penitential…
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