{"id":37591,"date":"2019-04-03T18:00:34","date_gmt":"2019-04-03T10:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aranzazushrine.ph\/home\/?p=37591"},"modified":"2019-04-03T22:50:19","modified_gmt":"2019-04-03T14:50:19","slug":"visita-iglesia-tips-on-what-to-bring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aranzazushrine.ph\/index.php\/2019\/04\/03\/visita-iglesia-tips-on-what-to-bring\/","title":{"rendered":"Visita Iglesia: Tips on what to bring"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Main Section News” _builder_version=”3.20.1″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” _builder_version=”3.21.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/aranzazushrine.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/article_tipspilgrimage2.jpg” admin_label=”Supporting Image for News Article” _builder_version=”3.21.1″]\n[\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Image Caption” _builder_version=”3.21.1″ text_font=”Arial||||||||” text_font_size=”12″ text_line_height=”1.3em” custom_padding=”||30px|”]\n

Keep in mind that our Visita Iglesia is about reconnecting with God and being with Christ at the Stations of the Cross.\u00a0Photo: Marlon Santos | MPIM<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Main News Article \/ Blog \/ Content” _builder_version=”3.21.1″]\n

SAN MATEO, Rizal –\u00a0<\/strong>As the Holy Week draws near, so too does the time for\u00a0<\/span>Visita Iglesia<\/em><\/a>. Many Filipino Catholics would attend religious activities like processions, pilgrimages, and Visita Iglesia. Going to seven churches in tow can be quite a challenge, especially our parish is set to visit the most popular and iconic churches in the Batangas city.\u00a0Expect crowds and a collective sense of urgency that can sometimes take away from the solemnity of our mini-pilgrimage. Besides on bringing your handy Prayer Book for Pilgrims, here are some tips on how to have a hassle-free and safe pilgrimage<\/strong> for everyone to have a reflection-filled and meaningful Holy Week.<\/span><\/p>\n

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BRING ENOUGH WATER –\u00a0<\/strong>Hydrate.\u00a0With climate change\u00a0turning up the heat of this hot season, you need to find ways to stay cool and hydrated. Consider bringing a\u00a0water bottle\u00a0with you. Besides being portable, it\u2019s also more cost-effective than buying several bottles of water. Furthermore, you also minimize the trash you produce on your pilgrimage. After all, it\u2019s important to keep the places you visit clean.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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PREPARE FOR ANY<\/strong> WEATHER<\/strong> –\u00a0Bring hats, umbrellas and light jackets so you can be ready for whatever weather condition greets us on our trip.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span><\/span>COMFORTABLE CLOTHING –<\/strong>\u00a0Besides on the state of\u00a0staying cool, wear comfortable clothes. No matter how cool of a person you are, hot season will make you sweat. Bringing also extra sets of clothes is highly advisable.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>BRING SANDWICHES & SNACKS –<\/strong>\u00a0While fasting this Lenten season is admirable, you should bring food with you in case of emergencies. You\u2019ll want to keep your blood sugar steady if you want to complete your pilgrimage. Food stores and restaurants near churches might be packed with fellow pilgrims.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>SECURE BAGS –<\/strong>\u00a0You might have to do some walking during Visita Iglesia. Some churches don\u2019t have parking spaces, forcing us to park somewhere else. That\u2019s why it\u2019s wise to bring a\u00a0<\/span>bag\u00a0<\/span>where you can keep your things with you.\u00a0Ideally, it should be a secure bag.\u00a0Modesty does have its practical uses too.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>WET WIPES ARE YOUR FRIEND –<\/strong>\u00a0You may use that for wiping food from your mouths, cooling your sweaty foreheads, and cleaning your own hands. You can also use them to wipe unclean\u00a0surfaces\u00a0at churches and\u00a0public toilets.<\/span><\/p>\n

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POWER BANKS<\/strong> –\u00a0Ideally, you should\u00a0 TURN OFF your mobile phone during this prayerful time. Yet it is understandable the importantance of having a mobile phones a means of communication with your family and friends. Especially if you\u2019re having your Visita Iglesia together. Consider also if there\u2019s suddenly an emergency and your mobile phone is unpowered.\u00a0That\u2019s why it is also recommend to bring a fully charged\u00a0power bank\u00a0on your pilgrimage, so you can use your phone when needed. Just don\u2019t forget to keep it on silent when you\u2019re inside a church. And do your best to avoid checking out social media too. It will spoil the experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>NEVER LET YOUR CHILD STRAY FROM\u00a0 YOUR SIDE<\/strong> –\u00a0In crowded churches, children may\u00a0run off to play with other kids in airier spaces. Always have your eyes or hands on your child and teach him to stay with you\u00a0at all times.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Make sure your child has your contact details.\u00a0Put your contact details in their pockets or let them\u00a0bring along their own small bag with an info sheet\u00a0inside.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Keep in mind that our Visita Iglesia is about reconnecting with God and being with Christ at the Stations of the Cross. Use this as an opportunity as an experience to be reflective and if you have companions with you, teach them about spirituality during Holy Week.\u00a0Have a safe trip this coming April 13, 2019, mga ka-dambana!\u00a0Excerpts: “Visita Iglesia, A guide…<\/a>” (R. Lim),\u00a0“10 Tips for bringing kids…”<\/a> (D. Santos)<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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