This Sunday, I could not help but reflect on a trip to Lucban, Quezon way back in January 2010. My family and I went to Kamay ni Hesus Healing Shrine. We were then grieving at that time, and after the trip, and the early morning mass that we attended, we felt miraculously healed, somehow.
There are 310 steps on the shrine leading to the top, which depicts the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
While climbing, various life-size depiction of the passion of the Christ can be seen along the way, all 14 Station of the Cross.
Grotto
This is the depiction of the crucifixion of Christ. It was raining slightly when we went there, but the view and the colorful plants made the climb worthwhile.
This is me with my mom. 🙂
The Crucifix
The area leading to the shrine is dominated with trees, adding an almost serene atmosphere.
From the bottom, you would see the 50-foot statue at the top of the shrine, showing the resurrection of Christ.
This is me with my brother. 🙂
This is the view after 310 steps.
On the way down, you would see various depictions from the Holy Bible, such as this one, the depiction of the Last Supper.
The Last Supper
This is the depiciton of Adam and Eve at the Garden of Eden.
Adam and Eve
Tourists flock at the Kamay ni Hesus Healing Shrine most especially during Holy Week. One can easily reflect while in the vicinity of the shrine, and the 310 steps would serve as a sacrifice before finally reaching the top, where a 50-foot resurrected Jesus Christ is waiting.
When descending from the shrine, you would see the Kamay ni Hesus Healing Church.
Kamay ni Hesus Healing Church
Regular and healing masses are held at the church. We attended the mass that fateful morning and there is nothing more heart-wrenching than attending a healing mass when you are grieving. I felt so touched as religious songs are played and sung by the choir. I could not remember the priest who conducted the mass but I was so overwhelmed with his sermon, with the solemnity of the place. Tears naturally fell, but I also felt at peace.
The healing shrine is located at Brgy. Tinamnan, Lucban, Quezon.
A trip to Lucban, Quezon would not be complete without tasting the famous pancit Lucban. There is a nearby canteen at the shrine and we went there to get a taste of pancit Lucban and the equally delicious brown puto. 🙂
This is me with my brother and my uncle. 🙂
Travel time to Lucban, Quezon is almost 3-4 hours coming from Manila. Come visit the shrine for a more meaningful journey.
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