700,000 devotees flock to Quiapo Church on Good Friday

At least 700,000 devotees flocked to Quiapo Church in Manila to observe Good Friday.

According to Sandra Aguinaldo's "24 Oras report", some of the attendees joined the early morning procession of the image of the Black Nazarene, while others reflected on the Seven Last Words of Christ at the church before attending the Holy Mass.

"Sa pagtingin natin sa Krus, sa pagtingin natin sa Kanya, makita natin na ito 'yung dinanas ng ating Panginoon dahil sa kaniyang pagmamahal sa ating lahat. Nawa sa pagtingin natin at pagninilay sa dakilang pag-ibig na 'yun, itulak tayo para naman magbago, maging tapat sa kaniyang pagmamahal," said Fr. Jesus Madrid, Quiapo Church Parochial Vicar.

(As we look upon the Lord, we should realize that these are the hardships he went through for us. As we reflect on this love, we should be inspired to change and be true to his love.)

"Pagkatapos nang pagkakasakit ng Panginoon, may muling pagkabuhay. Pagkatapos nang muling pagkabuhay ng Panginoon, ang paalala sa atin, 'yung Dyos nabuhay para sa ating lahat at nawa sa panahong 'yun tayo rin ay mabuhay para sa Kaniya," Madrid added.

Likewise, the devotees endured the warm and humid weather and scattered rains to join the procession of the "Santo Entierro." — Sundy Locus/DVM, GMA Integrated News