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Semana Santa 2010

Semana Santa 2010

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, […]

The Final Novena

The Final Novena

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 […]

Influenza, Day 7, 6pm, Empty Streets

Influenza, Day 7, 6pm, Empty Streets

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 […]

The Novenas and a Tragedy

The Novenas and a Tragedy

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 […]

Maricela, Rest in Peace

Maricela, Rest in Peace

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, […]