After years of witnessing extreme acts of faith and flesh-bound sacrifices, questions arise. But, there is an undeniable, overwhelming energy that fills the air around these devotees—an intense presence that brings the divine within reach. Blood, sweat, and faith intertwine, fueling every step, every dangerous act taken in pursuit of repentance.
The adrenaline becomes a sacred thread, connecting the physical to the spiritual.
Photos were taken between 2016 and 2019 during the Feast of the Black Nazarene in Manila and the Lenten Rites in Cutud, Pampanga.
