Filipino Catholics mark Jesus’ crucifixion with self-flagellation (trigger warning)

MANILA — A group of 20 Catholic devotees walked barefoot for hours in Manila on Thursday while repeatedly striking their backs with bamboo whips to commemorate the passion of Jesus Christ. “This is our vow every Holy Week to strengthen our faith to our Lord (Jesus Christ) and for repentance of our sins,” said 27-year-old […]The post Filipino Catholics mark Jesus’ crucifixion with self-flagellation (trigger warning) appeared first on Interaksyon.