Black Nazarene procession returns to Philippines for first time after pandemic pause

One of the biggest events in the Roman Catholic calendar is back after a three-year hiatus, due to the pandemic.
The procession of the Black Nazarene, an image of Jesus Christ believed by some followers to possess healing powers, draws millions of devotees every year.
The statue was enclosed in glass for the first time, but it did not deter believers from trying to get as close to it as possible.
Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo reports from Manila.
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[@ryanrhea1]

I am a devote catholic Filipino and seeing this overwhelming. Watching from California USA.

[@user-uw8yj1xp8x]

why catholics never read their bible?

[@tabstabs4855]

@@user-uw8yj1xp8x Catholic compiled the bible , in the first four hundred years of Christianity bible doesnt exist., you should read history books also.

[@haepauie]

This is the face of a Filipino Catholic Faith. It's unbreakable. Viva Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno.

[@Jsjsjdhdhsj]

To those people saying negative statements about this procession. Who are you to question their faith? Its still Jesus that they worship. The statue is not a form of idolatry for the significance lies in what it represents. It is only in the image of Christ and is a reminder of Him. He knows those who seek Him and will go through a crowd with hundreds of people fighting against the heat and suffocation to get his attention. The Traslacion only serves as a form of sacrifice to get their prayers answered.

[@user-nd1sn6rk2v]

Uske hi hai tujh kya ho rha hai bro 😂😂😂

[@lalainerecasata7495]

You are right. They keep on finding fault and mock other people's faith, without really understanding what's behind it all. As Christians this is a great opportunity for us to enlighten people's mind. Have a nice day and may God bless and protect you always.

[@rosebir7529]

TRUE

[@horbius_holt]

where in the Bible it said that you have to sacrifice like what Jesus did so people's prayers could be answered?

[@foreducationalpurposes.1902]

it is idoltery jesus never had an image

[@d-zaynextreme]

I’m not a catholic. But I respect their belief.

[@lalainerecasata7495]

CHRISTIANITY IS SO ALIVE IN OUR COUNTRY.I am so proud and May God bless and protect us all.❤

[@habibti..]

katakot amp.. imagine jesus thought u not to worship IDOLS but ur doing this and believing in such nonsense?.. kasalanan ksi to nan mga Spanish ehh. kun sana hindi lan tau sinakop nang mga un. 😔

[@myendlesslove5120]

​@@habibti..Kaya pala galit kase iba ang faith mo.

[@lalainerecasata7495]

@@habibti.. correction "taught" you mean. It depends on how you interpret that context. Worshipping Idols could also mean idolizing celebrities. Those images represent only our commemoration of Jesus. God will judge you based on your intentions, what's in your heart and how you live life according to his teachings. And if you are Godly enough, you should not mock other people's faith. The Spaniards came to colonize us and they brought us religion. Shouldn't we be thankful of that rather than paganism? Worshipping idols instead of God, Jesus our Saviour. In Catholic ways, these images are representations of God.

[@myendlesslove5120]

@@lalainerecasata7495 iba yung faith at religion niya kaya kahit anong explanation gawin mo hindi niya yan tatanggapin o icoconsider.

[@lalainerecasata7495]

@@myendlesslove5120 at least we tried to explain. Pwede pa sya magbago. At sana maliwanagan sya. May God bless him/her.❤

[@piaheartsjmj1708]

I was there yesterday, January 9,2024, and some years ago of His Grand Feast.. you will never understand the deep & great devotion of this people unless you experience it there.. Especially when you attend Mass in Quiapo church, and pray inside, you just let your heart pray and you will really cry coz of His presence..

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

I'm smart enough not to risk my life for bullshit like this. So yes, I will never understand.

[@Yk-if3ev]

​@@thomaschristopherwhite9043Yes you will never understand. So where is your credibility to argue? You admit it yourself that you are lacking the understanding? Duh.

[@ronz45]

​@@thomaschristopherwhite9043the way you write and the your choice of words describes what person you are. Is that the way your sect taught you? You showed that what they taught you does not come from the Lord Jesus.

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

@@ronz45 Oh my naive little child. I'm atheist. I don't believe in magical creatures.

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

@@Yk-if3ev Okay, seems like you're too dumb to understand what I wrote. When I said "I will never undertand" I mean I will never understand why dumb people do what they do. I totally understand why you brain washed peasants would go out there for 15 hours. It's not that complicated. It's culture, creed, and upbringing. Simple. But why you still believe in this stupid thing is beyond me. And let's face it, you don't know either.

[@clarkbenitez1280]

This multitude of believers are truly faithful of course we cannot blame anyone if something unexpected bad happens during the event despite being fully ready and planned so well by all authorities involve to insure the safety of all as well all devotees attending but the Church herself instructed all devotees to surrender themselves, follow Jesus teachings and worship God authentically that what makes a devotee true and just of his devotion and love for God without hurting and in peaceful manner at all times during the traslacion in order that the black Jesus of Nazarene be shown to all people and really seen the black Nazarene by all people not only the faithful all over the world.

[@mickeywitty9948]

Viva Jesus Nazareno!! Please continue to help us fight evil, keep us away from harm and danger and give us protection and good health always. Thank you very much! 😌🙏🏼❤️‍🔥✝️⛪🌹🌹🌹

[@Pabz16]

Just out of genuine curiosity and may seem sarcastic but, is prayers done normally inside the church, at home, or while having a normal Sunday mass in Church less effective than this “Translasyon”? Why all the ruckus and not make the parade organized and civil? Because I don’t get that that statue, even as an antique from 1600s, is different from any other Jesus statues. And even then statues, for catholicism, are supposedly just symbols and not subject for worship and the prayers should be directed to actual Jesus Christ Himself who is in heaven.

[@keurikeuri7851]

For the my fellow Catholics who feel sad and angry for how others judge and say things to us. Please remember Jesus was crucified, many of his disciples and saints were executed all because of people who judged and say things against them. Let us all be humble and be like our Lord and his followers. Let them say what they want and persecute us but still we should forgive and pray for them for that is how we trully follow our Lord's footsteps.

[@mt7754]

Viva! Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno! Viva!

[@nilturiengreenleaf32610]

but do you believe in purgatory? Im sure you do ( I did too). Then you insult Jesus himself. Jesus’ work on the cross (His blood) purifies us from all sin. For this reason, there isn’t a lingering sin problem requiring the existence of a place like purgatory: Titus 2:13-14 …we wait for the blessed hope-the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. 1John 1:7b …the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. 1John 1:9b …he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1John 2:2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. Hebrews 10:14 …because by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy. I understand you. I was once like you. I questioned my "faith"/practices that I was born into, practices and beliefs I once upheld. I studied in a Catholic school run by nuns for 14 years. It was all I knew. But it questioned still. Seeking for answers by reading the bible, learning more about God, I found the answers. Build a personal relationship with Him. Find your breakthrough. You will understand.

[@user-wr8fg4lh5v]

Viva cristo rey!

[@piaheartsjmj1708]

As a Catholic and Filipino. I can say, Those Devotees were there every year of His Grand Feast coz of their gratefulness and thankful to JESUS Nazareno for their Answered prayers, and many miracles they experienced and unexpected convertions and blessings they received. They believed JESUS as black Nazareno saved them.

[@Pabz16]

How is praying and being devoted specifically to Jesus Nazarene, the statue, any different from doing the same with other Christ’s statues & images? And even then, as catholic priests say in response to those who criticize catholics as idolaters, that statues and images are merely symbols for God, Jesus, etc… and to pray to Them who are actually in heaven. But the actions of the devotees says otherwise, they treat the statues, Jesus Nazarene and others in other places, as if that was the actual Jesus in person.

[@Yk-if3ev]

​​@@Pabz16Hahaha. Precisely the point. You would never understand because you are accusing them of what they are not doing? Just like other people who are accusing the Catholic doctrine of which it is not in the first place. Clearly, you will never accept their arguments and explanation because you are already set in believing and understanding only your own arguments and perspectives. Get the point? Duh.

[@junmin3089]

​@@Pabz16No miracle will happen to your life just your pride, envy, jelousy left in yourself

[@ryanrhea1]

For me as long as I follow the 2 greatest commandments which are love your neighbor and love God.

[@ronz45]

@Pabz16 FYI, We know precisely the Black Nazarene statue like others are either made of wood or other earthy materials, and we also know that God is a Spirit. It's you who do not understand. Who do you think know ourselves better, you or us? Catholics venerate, respect, and praise the statue that symbolises the image of our Lord Jesus. We worship the Spirit and venerate the image. Are there no images and statues in the house of God built by King Solomon and on the Ark of Covenant? It's not just curtain all over like you do.

[@cedricalonzo8025]

Thank you Spain for bringing the Christianity in my beloved country, the Philippines 🇵🇭 Thank you for saving us from Islam. 🙏🙏

[@lakibody]

To my knowledge i saw in books that the missionaries were here becore the spanish arrived, and some spanish priests join the rebels becuase of the mistreatment of filipinos.

[@baniadam8325]

you are stupid, like a robbery victim who fell in love with the robber

[@ronz45]

And thank you for Apostle James in evangelising and bringing Spain to Catholic faith. This shows that Apostles spread Catholicism in Spain, India by Apostle Thomas, Egypt by Apostle Mark, and in the whole world. 0:15

[@jordana1900]

I hate spain and Islam more we should have been colonized by Britain

[@habibti..]

study Islam first brother cuz we do believe the torah as our holy book given to prophet Musa AS to warn the idol worshipers but the jews change it so Allah SWT sent prophet Eesah to warn the jews and give him a scripture (Injil/bible) but when Alah swt sent him up to the sky the Christian thougt that jesus is the son of Allah and they change the bible. so Allah swt sent prophet Muhammad SAW and give him a Scripture as well (Qur'an) to warn the disbelievers.. and thats the last holy book given by Allah SWT. and they can't dare to change it. cuz most of us memorized it. what abt u do u memorize one verse that people just put words on it?? don't say such Rude words to Islam!

[@thegreenwarriors3014]

It's part of Filipino culture and traditions. Can't be erased through generations.

[@OliveMule]

WE ARE THE TRUE FAITH MY PRAYERS TO MY FILIPINO CATHOLIC BROTHERS AND SISTERS 🇻🇦THERE'S ONLY 1 HOLY CATHOLIC & APOSTOLIC CHURCH🇻🇦

[@SigmaAlpha3295]

VIVA NAZARENO!! 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭❤️❤️❤️

[@BINI_Maloi_Colet]

Atleast we don't kill people and screaming Allah Hukbar 😂😂😂

[@Obitoqueen123]

I love you my Lord Jesus Christ Nazareno

[@haepauie]

VIVA Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno. ❤🙏

[@annfilipina7039]

Respect our religion like we respect others religion...

[@benbenwards9999]

But helping others to know the way to God and be saved from satan's snares that lead to destructions is far greater than respect. It is called love. And Jesus died for that, for the "truth". Satan deceived our first parents and still is deceiving their offsprings with his "lies". Satan can also heal and make miracles, but it doesn't mean he is God. Peace!

[@i-Spirikitik]

​@@benbenwards9999 Then who is God?

[@clementer.ybanez1335]

If you don't know anything about our religion. Zipped it!@@i-Spirikitik

[@i-Spirikitik]

@@clementer.ybanez1335 Jesus Is God, Allah is not god and worshipping him is idolatry and you are being deceived by satan

[@i-Spirikitik]

@@clementer.ybanez1335 You should respect other religion bro

[@minim6981]

we love our black Jesus

[@DJANGOTORKWATO]

May yellow ba kayong nazarene

[@xsystem1]

I love youtube and facebook jesus, padamihan lang ng likes and shares para pansinin ka

[@ronz45]

@DJANGOTORKWATO Yong mga bago kulay tao like the real Lord Jesus. We know it's made of wood or other earthy materials, and we also know God is a Spirit. We worship the Spirit and venerate the image. Just like the Temple of King Solomon, Catholic churches have sacred images and statues, not just curtain all over like you do. It was God who instructed King Solomon and Moses to make statues for the Temple and Ark of Covenant.

[@DJANGOTORKWATO]

@@ronz45 dmi kasi palusot ng mga pari niyo nahawa tuloy kayo

[@dvdhr1]

some love kpop some love politicians some love kings we love the saviour of mankind we love the fulfillment of the law we love the King of Kings

[@jayyjay8082]

Praise to our Lord and God Jesus Christ 🇻🇦❤️💐💐💐

[@erlindaestrellado8184]

Jesus Of Nazarene Pray For Us Amen 🙏 JMJ ❤

[@matthijscornelissen3939]

Amen. I believe.

[@mahinhin3050]

This is our way of showing our true faith to Him....not like other religions who showed their beliefs by killing and doing bad things to innocent people... you all know what i am referring to

[@jordana1900]

Yep those peace loving alahu eckbar mofos they hate and want to kill anyone outside their religion

[@joe-bg1er]

Spanish Inquisition 😂😂😂

[@ronz45]

@joe-bg1er Spain was evangelised by apostle James, converting them to Catholicism. We filipinos should be thankful for the Spaniards in bringing to us the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and also to Apostle James in fulfilling the mission in spreading the Gospel to the whole world.

[@joe-bg1er]

lol im talking about how it spread to south america and to native americans@@ronz45

[@jojopintor9061]

Look how devoted Filipinos worship just imagine if Catholicism was not introduce by Spain then our religion will be Islam.

[@norman4588]

Did you forget your history? Islam is also foreign religion. Before foreigner land in Philippines shores, our ancestors practice Hinduism and Buddhism faith.

[@Gator.DontPlayNoShit]

​@@norman4588Wrong. Our ancestors practiced Animism. We also had our own religion and gods

[@norman4588]

@@Gator.DontPlayNoShit My ancestors tribe follow Hindu-Buddist system Maybe because Filipino Tribe are diverse.

[@Lucifer-h7v]

​@@norman4588animism yung kahoy na ginagawa sa coldillera!!

[@Gator.DontPlayNoShit]

@@norman4588 I mean Buddhism is also a foreign religion just like Islam.

[@behindthescenes3674]

Those who think themselves as righteous and no sin may cast a stone. All of us are children of god, all of us are sinners. Lucky are those who have faith in god eventhough they have not seen him.

[@titan133760]

An Interesting Fact: the Black Nazarene image that's used in every year's procession is actually an amalgam of the original image (specifically the torso part), and replica parts

[@maxsteel2017]

what so fun about that fact?

[@guraba00]

Jesus Nazareno Jesus of Nazareth Nazareth, PALESTINE.

[@Daniel_So_Awesome]

What a good tradition, because I believe that black Nazarene gives us miracles and also he heals my throat...amen amen black Nazarene is a miraculous healing.

[@nhellocampo3296]

🙏❤️

[@justrawr6856]

The true faith none violent like the other one..

[@charliemagne0064]

I'm a Catholic just happened to be from Philippines, but I never ever thought in my life that we're worshipping the images. We never see them as plain man- made material things but rather, it aides us where to refer to and revere to. I think no Catholic has the way of thinking that they see the images or carvings as idols to worship to or only depend on it as the very core of our belief. You can burn all the images and our symbols worldwide but can the Catholic Church will end by doing that? How about no?

[@stephenbenhero7146]

VIVA HESU CRISTO!!! VIVA!!!!! VIVA!!!!!!

[@julzpogi17]

Viva

[@jermanmcsaavedra1027]

VIVA POONG NAZARENO...TRASLACION 2024

[@alexkkx]

This is not idolatry, it can be, and those who worship the image are in the wrong, and not following Catholic teaching. Statues are not bad, they are reminders of our faith, and beautiful ways to evangelize through art. Some images can be miraculous like the bronze serpent that God ordered to be made, it only became wrong once it was worshipped. Remember God commanded images to be made,He only prohibits them to be worshipped as gods. Catholics understand this, all good practinf Catholics DO NOT worship statues or images!!!

[@jayr122001]

idc whatever anti christ are saying but i will never ever worship satan over jesus christ.

[@boyslovers8605]

Respect any religion ang it's belief❤

[@Adventure-23]

🙏💪

[@tirsotesorojr.8094]

❤🙏

[@genneltorres4500]

Viva Cristo Rey.

[@user-du1oz1gj6y]

to all cult and other religion respect our religion dahil sa totoo lang wala ka ng magawa kung naiingit kas aming relihiyon kaya i love to be catholic

[@albertohusay3002]

Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.”

[@bellaclover1933]

The Romans who arrest JESUS'

[@albertohusay3002]

@@bellaclover1933 At the request of the Jews. The Romans gave the Jews freedom of religion.

[@albertohusay3002]

@@bellaclover1933 The Romans washed their hands to show they are not responsible for the death of Jesus.

[@ronz45]

@bellaclover1933 Roman empire is different from the church of Rome evangelised by apostles Peter and Paul. Roman empire during the reign of Nero persecuted the early church of Rome. Church of Rome became the Roman Catholic Church today.

[@naturoidz2714]

"Banal na Aso, Santong Kabayo.."

[@eiffeltower5000]

mag-ingat ka sa pag husga sa kapwa mo, iyan ang ayaw ng Diyos.

[@ck-bs2ms]

Disrespectful... Uneducated.... Manahimik ka na lng kng wala ka ssabhn

[@Phoebephoenix1096]

Suitable Yan sa mga pastor at mga protestanteng sulpot na kung maka insulto at makapanira sa mga katolika ay parang mga walang dungis at kasalanan sa kanilang pagkatao

[@wynetsang]

The return of the Black Nazarene coincides with the return of US military to The Philippines. You can always rely on Christian soldiers.

[@ck-bs2ms]

😒😒😒😒😒🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 probably you should make a statue of your daddy Sam

[@Ia-mes_Aqrabdabra]

👼🏾

[@junmin3089]

Has any Religion have this kind of faith?

[@Phoebephoenix1096]

Viva Cristo Rey!

[@raddgaming9969]

Psalm 115 4-8 4 Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. 5 They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not: 6 They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not: 7 They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat. 8 They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them

[@atheistrevelation8337]

anong katangahan na naman gusto mo palabasin? di ka pa ba tapos sa isyu na yan? respect other beliefs. yan ba turo ni manalo or kung anong kulto ka anib

[@glitterstar4210]

THE PHILIPPINES, ASIA's CATHOLIC COUNTRY!!!!!

[@salmanyare9243]

Alhamdulilah i am muslim

[@oyvey8526]

Atleast they dont worship a pedo

[@edwinvalenzuela4438]

Believe in moon 🌙 god

[@syedahmed5260]

​@@edwinvalenzuela4438why do you ppl think spreading false information will lead you to success... Everything may work till you die but one day you shall die and then comes the horror... So abstain spreading false information

[@co_co_m]

Yes and Kiss the Black Stone and Pray.

[@zaragosaolgajane3922]

then why are you here? are you telling us to kill people while chanting alahu akbar?or you want us to marry a child like your prophet?

[@Teacher2Polis2XtraRice]

In China theres also 100 million Christians.

[@gotamtv1710]

CATHOLIC CHURCH is the only one true Church founded by Jesus Christ. SON OF GOD/GOD. ENCARNATE HUMAN/MAN. JESUS CHRIST NATURE. 1.DEVINE NATURE.. 2.HUMAN NATURE.

[@ruthyluigi1435]

BLACK NAZARENE PROCESSED FOOT PRINTS TELEPORTED

[@gracefreshfoodsministries.9634]

When will you please wake up, irrespective of your religion, save yourselves and your children from any distractions that divert you from seeing the destruction of the whole world that is coming very soon?

[@i-Spirikitik]

How do you expect them to save themselves? Believe in wokeness and LGBTQIAA+++ dumbness?

[@pamelagarlito7149]

The new chosen land Israel and new chosen people Israelites.

[@user-ko1xo3zf3p]

I'm so called "black" in america an my people are waking up to the fact "Jesus" was so called black. He is us an he's coming to save his people but to those worshipping this statue you not suppose to idolize

[@Gator.DontPlayNoShit]

Jesus was not black. He was brown.

[@ashermacatangay7679]

It was on black because it was carved on black wood by the Mexicans and they bring it here on 1600s

[@JSUANWorks]

Its black bec it survive during fire long time ago.

[@minim6981]

@@JSUANWorks It was already black in Mexico when they made it. It was made of black wood. And look at the hair texture. That's afro hair texture

[@ZeeshanAnsari-hy5zg]

Idol Worshipping

[@guymystified6547]

It's veneration. No one worships a mere statue.

[@ZeeshanAnsari-hy5zg]

@@guymystified6547 Venerating a statue?

[@scrappycoco6282]

@@guymystified6547 devoting to a statue called not worshipping absolute gaslighting

[@brokenarrow5590]

Says a black stone kisser 🤡

[@ediththor7725]

no, not at all🤣

[@mayarimayari8322]

Exodus 20:4-5 ERV “You must not make any idols. Don't make any statues or pictures of anything up in the sky or of anything on the earth or of anything down in the water. Don't worship or serve idols of any kind, because I, the LORD, am your God. I hate my people worshiping other gods.

[@VHON_1234]

You think Jesus is the other God???

[@atheistrevelation8337]

@@VHON_1234 wag nyo na patulan. tingin nila mga kulto nila perpekto🤣 kakasuka pwe! mga lecheng plastik na relihiyoso kuno! sarap hampasin ng bote sa muka🤣 di na lang manahikik sa paniniwala ng iba mga kampon naman ng kasamaan🤣

[@timbangalourdesviners4873]

You study first the Catholic 😅

[@erickjohnalfeche2328]

its 2024 and still their is someone like you that are closed minded person 😁

[@d3r3kyasmar]

Scary place to go.

[@CelsoHermida-fk1fy]

😂😂😂😂

[@mozzarellamaniac6300]

Ye 😕

[@Adventure-23]

Then don’t go , they don’t worship cow or cobra leave them alone

[@golddddd11]

@@Adventure-23 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHSHAHAHAHAHSHAHSHAHAHA

[@Xi.jin-.Poooooh]

Don't go they don't even need you their 😂😂😂 your whole existence is not even needed in that country.

[@BoboyPC2247]

Ang pananampalataya sa maling paraan sa aming bansa ay nakakasuklam...dahil sa catholicismo...mga turo ng mga pari na di naaayon sa bibliya!😢

[@rob3rtoantonio1barra]

Wait a minute 😮Yezzus wasn't Black?????WTF...i don't believe in n any religion cuaz at the end they all the SAME SINNER and not practice the principles of Yezzus.. RELIGIONS ATE CULTS AND IDEOLOGYS OF MAN..

[@LawofGod]

Religion 😢

[@CoderBoy2004]

Mongols be like* Respect us otherwise you know😊

[@aaronpingol1566]

This is idolatry

[@MariaSantos-bl4jq]

Not for us

[@raymundbalce4550]

We love our culture. So mind your own business

[@user-uw8yj1xp8x]

@@raymundbalce4550 your culture is an embarrassment to humankind.

[@raymundbalce4550]

@@user-uw8yj1xp8x nah whats more humiliating is people like you judging on the behalf of others without even looking at yourself at the mirror. Hahah

[@Nonodesalvacion]

@@user-uw8yj1xp8xOur culture is beautiful and precious to us. If you can’t stand it, then you have no business getting involved with the Philippines and Filipinos. Go Philippines!

[@drakenkraken8455]

May Almighty Allah smite the wicked Emir of Qatar and bring freedom to its people. آمیـــــــــــــن یارب العالمین

[@3idontknow3]

?

[@STaRBoY-sn9cm]

Your Allah is JESUS after 🤣 WHY??? Because you claim Allah sent the HELPER/ADVOCATE/COMFORTER. And you claim that Muhammed was the COMFORTER sent by Allah. And clear as day JESUS said in His very words, "I WILL SEND THE COMFORTER..." therefore Allah is JESUS who sent the Comforter

[@obaid1310]

a god being carried ? where are your brains ?

[@Phoebephoenix1096]

This is not our God, and will never be, just study the catechism of the Catholic Church before saying rude

[@RedRepublicanArmy]

GRAVEN IMAGES AND IDOLATRY! JESUS SAVES! END CORRUPTION AND CRIMES.

[@co_co_m]

Only graven images of corruptible man but Jesus is uncorruptible.

[@STaRBoY-sn9cm]

I am a Christian and im not into any idols, i was praying for them for their "wrong way" of veneration but the Holy Spirit told and asked me... "what comes out of their mouths?" I answered, "JESUS the Nazarene" then I realized whats in their hearts and faiths is always JESUS after all... then I tried to reason... but their works and their ways are...! "STOP! Just focus on JESUS! or you may end up judging others just because of what you merely know".

[@rjgonzales1494]

Mind your religion idiot

[@timbangalourdesviners4873]

Did you know who is the founder of Catholic church? It's Jesus Christ! Matthew 16:18 and its on the history books, if you don't believe in historical books maybe you should go to school again bro

[@timbangalourdesviners4873]

​@@STaRBoY-sn9cmbro Jesus Christ is founder of Catholic church! Matthew 16:18 and its on the historical books of the world. And if you don't believe history maybe you should go to school again or give us standard references of what you said, so that i will believe you 😊

[@varitsvq9002]

2024 and there is still people that believe that by getting closer to a statue will receive a blessing.

[@junsabado5890]

I'm a Catholic myself and still cringing from this.

[@Simp-nz8nb]

You can’t blame them because there wish became true when they touch the statue that’s why there’s so many devotee of the black nazarene

[@joexavier4070]

Let them do whatever they likes

[@lalainebataller9776]

The Black Nazarene's first miracle in my life happened 1992 and the rest is history...He always answers my prayers....everyday I thank Him be it a trials or a blessings and everyday I pray to Him....I have a strong faith to God... VIVA SEÑOR NAZARENO🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@stu6841]

Well, faith keep em strong and thriving. I don't see anything wrong with it, even if it's just placebo effect. Also this should be enough explanation why we're still resilient af.

[@jackthegiantsparrow5860]

Christianism + Paganism

[@edwinvalenzuela4438]

Islam ☪️ paganism Believe in 🌙moon god copy the tora and the bible

[@co_co_m]

Black Stone kisser and worshipper.

[@user-uw8yj1xp8x]

"never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups." - george carlin

[@bellaclover1933]

Never underestimate the Power of stupid people in large group circling around kabba black stone. The pagan.. better you debate CHRISTIAN PRINCE so that you will where to place yourself.. JESUS CHRIST YESHUA BLESS YOU

[@CoderBoy2004]

Like Crusader 😂

[@raymundbalce4550]

Dont argue with a fool, just dont Sun-tuk the art of ignoring

[@user-uw8yj1xp8x]

@@raymundbalce4550 for lack of reasons and logic, evading an argument is a classic defense mechanism taught to christians when being questioned or criticized about their religion.

[@rjgonzales1494]

And also like you most stupid idiot human being

[@pendi17]

Why so many Indonesian flag there ? 😂😂😂

[@adrln1818]

Indonesian President is scheduled to visit the Philippines today.

[@ashermacatangay7679]

@@adrln1818Same thing to say

[@golddddd11]

just to give respect to arrival the loko widodo

[@chrysllerryu4171]

they call it VENERATION but the way they believe that the statue gives miracles is already a WORSHIP which is blasphemy

[@eiffeltower5000]

who are you to judge what's in their hearts? only God can search for one's intention and devotion.

[@STaRBoY-sn9cm]

I am a Christian and im not into any idols, i was praying for them for their "wrong way" of veneration but the Holy Spirit told and asked me... "what comes out of their mouths?" I answered, "JESUS the Nazarene" then I realized whats in their hearts and faiths is always JESUS after all... then I tried to reason... but their works and their ways are...! "STOP! Just focus on JESUS! or you may end up judging others just because of what you merely know".

[@XYZ19856]

Don't know how you came to that conclusion, but they believe Jesus Himself will grant them His blessing if they're symbolic'lly close to him (which is what getting closer to the statue means), you know, probably trying to imitate the woman who pushed through a croud just to touch the hem of Jesus' cloak. I won't deny there are people who actually do commit this sin here (and probably other places too), but believe me, if they don't do it knowing it's a sin. As the other commenter said, JESUS is what's in their hearts, not a block of wood what might have looked like Him.

[@ronz45]

​​@@STaRBoY-sn9cmand why our priests can cast away evil spirits while your pastor cannot, our priests can heal the sick like Padre Pio and Padre Suares while your Pastor cannot, Padre Pio let the blind Gemma di Giorgio see even she doesn't have pupils while your pastor cannot. It shows that God showed favor to Catholics not to your sect. If God doesn't like the way we celebrate the feast of Black Nazarene and other feasts do you think He will give power to the priests to cast away evil spirits, heal the sick, etc? And why are your pastors cannot do what our priests can do like casting away evil spirits, etc? Who between us then pleases God? The blind see, the lame walks, the sick is cured, those are our proof of God's approval of what we're doing. Show proof. 😂

[@STaRBoY-sn9cm]

@@ronz45 wont or cant the devil deceive people by pretending they are being owned by "pagan rituals"??? The devil obviously deceived you by believing rituals would cast them away 🤣 havent you seen actual exorcisms? Priests are using the "dead language"... Only people who do not read the Holy Bible themselves are the only ones who can be deceived by the evil one's tricks...

[@makashihakayusa8318]

The crowd looks like the hungry attacking zombies.

[@user-zx6rg4ol7i]

Kung ano ang BAWAL ng Dios...ito naman ang ginagawa ng mga katoliko...Awit 115:4-7; Exodo 20:3-5; Roma 1:21-25; Roma 1:28-32 😭

[@DuduPogiAko]

So much HYPOCRITES here..lolz.

[@bearhakuna514]

means believing much then doing bad stuff to others thats hypoocrites.. like praying then judjing others

[@DuduPogiAko]

It's HUMAN NATURE to have a SINS. But only one GOD is to believe. Not any prophets.@@bearhakuna514

[@marquesfuqua9967]

People stop, stop idling our Lord, just repent turn from your sins, additions; & become new! He said Follow him not worship him...Lord just read your bibles . Idols is what the Lord hates even if its him as an image.

[@timbangalourdesviners4873]

Did you know who is the founder of Catholic church? Its Jesus Christ! Its on the history and bible Matthew 16:18, and if you don't believe in history, maybe you should go to school again 😅

[@user-po4rr5tf4k]

We must worship to "GOD” directly not in the statues…

[@ronz45]

We don't worship statues. Who knows more about myself, you or I?

[@ronz45]

If we are wrong in doing this celebration and others as well like sinulog in Cebu, dinagyang in Iloilo, feast of Pinafrancia in Naga, etc., why our priests can cast away evil spirits, heal the sick, let the blind see, etc. Will God give power to.our priests if He is not pleased with what we Catholics are doing? And why your pastors cannot do what our priests can do? Did you watch Jessica soho where the possessed shouted in pain when the crucifix with statue of Jesus touched him? It was a successful mission of the priests who were able to drive away the evil spirits. It showed that God is with the Catholic priests giving them power over evil spirits. Where is your video to show that your pastor can drive away evil spirits, heal the sick, give sight to the blind, etc.?

[@user-po4rr5tf4k]

Did you see a priest wiping a towel in statues and wipe it in his body? Did u hear a priest says that wiping a towel in idols,heals your sickness,problems or anything? What I’m saying is worshiping idols is “Wrong” did u hear the statement of the man in his enterview he said “ that he believes the black Nazareth gives him long life and bleesings in his life. “GOD” is above not in statues/idols. the Bible even said in Exodus that we must not worship idols or serve them, do not make idols above the sky,earth and water. Instead we should focus on GOD directy not in the opposite way. Theres nothing wrong about about doing processions or celebrating the sinulog,in different parts of the country.Priest have powers because they connect to GOD directly GOD himself gived them powers to cast out evil..And I think in my opinion we are the only ROMAN CATHOLICS who worship idols.The purpose of the idols/statues is to remind us that GOD is with us always and remind us there past how faithful our saints and martyrs are.that’s why they are called idols because we idolized them because of there faith…I’m a filipino two and I love my country,Catholic church and GOD. I hope u understand my statement and all people.GOD BLESS MY FRIEND❤🙏

[@DOI_CRAFTS]

We worship Jesus as wipe same as you, unless your not a christian then I will respect your comment.

[@walterseverino229]

Who is your God?

[@smileymakunga8585]

signing of endtime.. becareful my dear friends.. if anybody read this comment from philipine. Need to study about about this. It is like worshipping the idols. We are all born as sinner but We are all forgiven by the love of GOD on the cross. he is everywhere. i dont hate them for their doing this but they practice the wrong according to the Bible, i think we need to study more the Bible. we can pray everywhere. The most important is your pure heart to the God. God bless philipine.

[@Kariktan214]

They do not worship the statue. Their veneration is a symbolic act of their greatfulness and faith in Jesus Christ, the Nazarene. Processions are a long time tradition for all Catholic Churches, not just in Quiapo. It is done to keep the faith in the community where the church resides and to pray to God. There are devotees who are overdoing it, but do not judge them all because you don't know what's in their hearts.

[@smileymakunga8585]

i am not judging to anyone my friend.. but according to the Bible theres no mention to follow this tradition method.. in the news testament paul said, in the ancient time people are bind by the laws but in the new testament its over coz son of God jesus clearify all to follow his command. So when i see this video one man said, when he get touch the statue of Jesus it is his believe it will bring good fortune for the future. they do this like a woman when she touch Jesus's clothe she get cure her sick.. yes she get cure her sick because It was the the body of Jesus Christ (physically).. Jesus told when he is in the world he is the light of the world.. and theres no unclean in his body Because he is God. But this one is like idol worship in my opinion. God is already in your heart.. your body is the temple of God. God already pour his holy spirit in our heart. but we human disobey his command.. according to the bible It is sin if anyone beyond the words of God. like if anyone remake the Bible. but everything is your choice. We are not perfect at all. God is the only one.

[@timbangalourdesviners4873]

You study the Catholic first, haha

[@timbangalourdesviners4873]

​@@smileymakunga8585did you know who is the founder of Catholic? Its Jesus Christ! Read all the history books and Matthew 16:18 and see. 😅

[@daikiigarashi7365]

Idolatry

[@rjgonzales1494]

Mind your own religion idiot

[@vegan_victory]

Go vegan. 🌱💪

[@THEPLAYER1isAFK]

Out of context

[@vegan_victory]

@@THEPLAYER1isAFK wrong, not out of context. eating animals funds worst horror in history. we will not be silent till entire world goes vegan.

[@vegan_victory]

@@THEPLAYER1isAFK wrong. it is the most important thing.

[@vegan_victory]

@@THEPLAYER1isAFK the world needs to go vegan.

[@gratisgratos]

​@@vegan_victory I respect your decision to go vegan.. but i would like to gracefully decline

[@SFRGstudiowz]

Blasphemy....😡

[@tntsk868]

There is no God but Allah & Mohammed is the messenger of Allah.

[@co_co_m]

Jesus is alive in heaven but Muhammad is rotten in grave.

[@Abbadon380]

Salvation is through Christ alone

[@i-Spirikitik]

Allah is not God, It is satan

[@kimjunsalcedo8720]

No really care about your god or messenger pedo guy Sometimes you need to respect other what they believe

[@rahalkhan2618]

And I thought that only black people worshiped a black Jesus!! Wait until I show my friends! 😂😂😂😂

[@minim6981]

we have black baby Jesus and black Mary statues too all throughout the Philippines

[@ashermacatangay7679]

Dude It was black because it was carved on black wood by the Mexicans and they bring it here on 1600s. *Make a research man*

[@juanitoperando1627]

Humans creating Gods!?

[@rahalkhan2618]

Such idiotic idol worshipers 😂😂😂 Thank you Allah for choosing me as a Muslim. Amen.

[@laplue]

fyi, this is next to a mosque and they respect each other.

[@Shiningami_Jem]

😂😂😂 sure, a religion who claims to be of peace. Yeah right 🤣🤣🤣🤧

[@rahalkhan2618]

@@Shiningami_Jem versus a religion who murders, rapes anyone who doesn't follow Jesus! Just look at history around the world. 🤣🤣🤣💯

[@rahalkhan2618]

@laplue Of course we let you make fools of yourselves. It's hilarious! A black idol of Jesus! Crazy.

[@reginarobles8362]

Get outta here if youre muslim you just want attention.

[@dennisplaso1388]

🤐🦴

[@9594033725]

Jonah 2:8 8 “Those who cling to worthless idols turn away from God’s love for them

[@9594033725]

1 Corinthians 10:14 14 Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry

[@guymystified6547]

It's not idolatry. Don't use the bible against fellow Christians you sound hypocritical.

[@9594033725]

@@guymystified6547 what is idolatry then?

[@marcomarc151]

Pretty sure that's idolatry

[@co_co_m]

That's only for graven images of corruptible man but Jesus is uncorruptible.

[@co_co_m]

​@@marcomarc151 That's only for graven images of corruptible man but Jesus is uncorruptible.