And so, Viernes Santo began…
Processions from churches in the Historic District began at 7:00 AM.
They converged at the Alameda, on the south side of the Cathedral,
where “our Lord meets his most Holy Mother going towards Calvary.”
The faithful, now as one, then proceeded east on Independencia…
along with the images of Mary and Jesus…
stopping along the way at Stations of the Cross.
I left at 9:30 AM — they were still going. Early this evening, all will again gather for the Procession of Silence. No rest for the faithful or weary bloggers!
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i kind of get it.
I know what you mean… but have come to the conclusion, you don’t have to “get it” to get it!
Fantastic photos. We can’t wait to get down there and eat some tlayudas and pozole!
Thanks, Amanda. Tlayudas and pozole await! Love the pozole at La Gran Torta https://casitacolibri.wordpress.com/2011/01/28/pozole-yummm/
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