Holy Week is just around the corner and with us being a country of roughly 80% Roman Catholics, Holy Week superstitions are once again practiced. From the more common myths of being discouraged to take a bath during Good Friday and Black Saturday to less heard-of beliefs such as rain being considered Holy Water if it falls on Easter Sunday, it has been a part of our very rich culture and tradition that we tend to follow some of it.
In case you haven’t heard some of these superstitions, here are 10 superstitious belief that Filipinos (strictly) follow during Holy Week.
6Evil Spirits’ Presence Are Stronger During Holy Week
Because it is the death of Jesus Christ, many believe that the presence of evil spirits is much stronger. Ancestors believe that spirits have the limited time to freely roam around. It’s precisely why many send their “anting-anting” to herb doctors to strengthen its powers and recharge.
While it is true that evil spirits do exist within us, prayers are still the best defense we could do. May it be Holy Week or not, temptation to do sin is still rampant everywhere. Holy Week is the best time to repent on your sins and meditate intimately – so as to push away those spirits that may cause you harm.
