MANILA, Philippines --- Heading on foot toward the Antipolo Cathedral every Maundy Thursday, known as the "Alay Lakad," has been a tradition for most Filipino Catholics who would like to take part in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ more than 2,000 years ago, when he died on the cross. The long walk may pale in comparison to Christ's sufferings, but it is still no easy feat given that pilgrims, even the physically fit ones, have to stop and rest for some time. Sumulong Highway is a long road --- the distance from Masinag on Marcos Highway to the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Church alone is already 11 kilometers. But aside from that, this is also ...
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