Staying home this Holy Week?
A Catholic community suggested movies that Filipinos can watch while observing the Lenten Season at home.
The Facebook page “Pinoy Catholic” shared a list of ten films, saying they feature stories that remind viewers of Jesus Christ’s “love and sacrifice.”
“Halina’t magnilay, manalangin, at isabuhay ang Kanyang pag-ibig sa ating araw-araw na buhay. God is God – 1 John 4:8,” the page said.
Here are the movies suggested by Pinoy Catholic:
- “The Passion of the Christ” (2004)
- “Son of God” (2014)
- “The Ten Commandments” (1956)
- “Suarez: The Healing Priest” (2020)
- “Maging Akin Muli (2005)
- “Father Stu” (2022)
- “The Mission” (1986)
- “Silence” (2016)
- “I Love Lizzy” (2023)
- “Miracle of Marcelino” (1955)
Each film comes with a summary on the post.
Some Facebook users also shared other movie suggestions, including “The Last Temptation of Christ,” “In Thy Name,” “Romero” and “The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima,” among others.
Meanwhile, the Lenten Season is a Christian period of penitential preparation for commemorating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, during which the faithful observe fasting, abstinence, repentance, and almsgiving.
The 40-day period (not including Sundays) is an opportunity for the faithful to renew their faith. Key dates include:
- Palm Sunday – the last Sunday of Lent and the start of Holy Week
- Maundy Thursday – remembering the Last Supper
- Good Friday – commemorating Jesus’ crucifixion
- Black Saturday – a day of quiet reflection
- Easter Sunday – celebrating Jesus’ resurrection
