Semana Santa 2025: Iza, Tirso, Charo chinika paano ginugunita ang Mahal na Araw

Iza Calzado, Tirso Cruz III, Charo Santos-Concio

ANG Mahal na Araw ang isa sa pinakamahalagang bahagi ng kultura at paniniwala, lalo na sa mga Katoliko.

Ito ‘yung panahon na muling isinasabuhay ang sakripisyo ni Hesus sa pamamagitan ng panalangin, Visita Iglesia, at pag-iwas sa worldly distractions.

Sa panayam sa INQUIRER, ibinahagi ng ilang sikat na artista kung ano ang kahulugan ng Semana Santa para sa kanila.

Iza Calzado

Para sa aktres na si Iza Calzado, ang Holy Week ay mas malalim na pagbabalik-loob at pagbubuklod ng pamilya.

Bagamat nasa ibang bansa ngayong taon, sinisiguro pa rin nilang mapanatili ang respeto sa Mahal na Araw.

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“This year, I’m spending Holy Week in another country. Sometimes, we forget the essence of Holy Week. My husband (Ben Wintle), for example, grew up with a Catholic mother but isn’t very familiar with the traditions. He hasn’t done Visita Iglesia yet, but he does go to church to hear Mass with me. I don’t know if we’ll be able to do that this time, but we always make sure to show respect,” kwento niya.

Sey pa ng celebrity mom, “More than anything, it’s a time to reflect—as a family. That’s why I love that this trip includes my two brothers, daughter Deia, and Ben, and even my PA of 15 years. It’s special because we get to create memories together.

“I think it’s also a celebration of God’s grace and mercy over the years. Growing up, we’d complain about doing nothing but watch ‘The Ten Commandments’ on TV. But now, I really appreciate the stillness that Holy Week offers. In such a hyperproductive world—especially with everything being digital—it’s rare to find quiet moments.”

“Holy Week should be all about silence and reflection,” giit pa niya.

Tirso Cruz III

Ayon sa batikang aktor na si Tirso Cruz III, ang Mahal na Araw ay isang espesyal na panahon ng pagninilay sa sakripisyo ni Kristo para sa sangkatauhan.

Kahit magbabakasyon sila sa Japan, nananatili ang kanilang dedikasyon na maglaan ng oras para sa pananampalataya.

“Holy Week is a time for reflection. Sure, every day should be dedicated to the Lord, but this week is extra special because it marks the time He gave up His life for us,” sambit niya.

Patuloy ng aktor, “Our whole family will be going to Japan, but even while we’re there, we’ll make sure to carve out time to reflect on everything the Lord has done for mankind.”

Charo Santos-Concio

Pinapaalala naman ni Charo Santos na ang Semana Santa ay panahon upang alalahanin ang panandalian ng mga bagay sa mundo.

Sabi niya, mas mahalaga ang panloob na kabutihan kaysa panlabas na anyo.

“Holy Week is a time for reflection—because everything in this world is temporary. We shouldn’t be inspired by just the external, because what really matters is what’s within. I think all of us are hoping for a better world, and that’s only possible if we lead with love and kindness,” saad niya sa panayam.