Semana Santa is the ultimate act of faith, Performed by the community in public, A series of one costumed re-enactment after another Depicting each aspect of the last week of Jesus’ life. At the Iglesia de San Antonio, On the Thursday of the siete casas, […]
Tonight, the nine novenas ended. The rosary was said, as it normally is With songs to the Virgin Mary Between the Our fathers and Hail Marys. I came in a few minutes after it started Standing room only, but Victoria, Waves me over to the […]
Tonight I went out at 6pm To go to Novena number four, The rosary for Elvia’s husband, Jesus. (hay-sus) Leaving our house in Santa Julia I headed down Ignacio Allende To Avenida Guadalupe, Along the stinky creek, Those of you who live here Know which […]
After Maricela’s funeral The nine days of Novenas Are said at Petra’s house. 7:30 every night, With a meal provided afterwards. The singing begins at 7pm A hundred or more people show up Every night. There is something good to be said For praying together […]
While we were all busy Easter Sunday Watching Judas be blown up Maricela, Daughter of my neighbor and friend, Petra, Died, age 39. Tuesday, Petra and I had a good cry together The bread truck came Bread and pastries were picked out For the funeral, […]