The Way of the Cross at Fort Santiago

Me and GF Tintin did the Way of the Cross @ Fort Santiago last Maundy Thursday.

The usual activity during Maundy Thursdays of the Holy Week is the Visita Iglesia. But I was concerned that Tintin might get too tired to complete the my college buddies' usual Visita Iglesia - the Way of the Cross at 14 different churches across Manila by walking.

We ended up with a spiritual summer outing accompanied with travel.

Maundy Thursday Activity - The Way of the Cross
@ the Bamboo Garden in Fort Santiago, April 21, 2011

A week ago, I found an alternative thru a news feature. I mistook it to be a depiction of the 14 stations of the cross spread within the walled city of Intramuros. It was only on the day itself that I realized that the Way of cross is ONLY at a portion inside Fort Santiago.

A plan is a plan. The good thing is that it was Tintin's first time to visit Fort santiago. We arrived early. The entrance fee for Adults is at Php 75.00 per person. As we wandered inside the famous Fort looking for the section of the Way of the Cross, we took the time to sightsee and take photos.

The Way of the Cross was at the Bamboo Garden. Though the stations set up by government agencies & schools inside Inramuros were less than I imagined, it nevertheless really served our purpose. With the place practically to ourselves, it was easier to concentrate on the prayers & meditations about the passion of Jesus Christ and His eventual glorious resurrection.

The First Station of the Cross
Jesus Celebrates the Last Supper

Much like our spiritual retreat, this different kind summer outing of sorts gave the two of us the chance to ask God to bless our relationship and help us go forward with Him as our guide.