Penetensiya or Penance is an act of self-mortification or
devotion performed voluntarily to show sorrow for a sin or other
wrongdoing. It is a promise “PANATA” to
one’s self and traditionally done for seven consecutive years.
It is a yearly event
held on Maundy Thursday or Good Friday.
This photo was taken in Limay, Bataan wherein a lot of men did
the Penetensiya. Despite repetitive warnings from the Catholic leadership, many
Filipinos continue to practice the tradition of lashing themselves to answer their
prayers.
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