Holy Week and Opening Day

It’s Holy week which means vacation time for children and adults alike. Many have left town to head for the beaches or to return to their home communities for celebrations. There were still plenty left to gather at the Cathedral to celebrate the religion of Christ…sadly, not the reality of Christ. Take a moment to look over this sea of humanity headed for a Christ-less eternity.





On a lighter note I joined the men of the church this week to attend opening day of Puebla’s baseball team. Here are a few observations from a freezing cold evening at the ball park:

1. The seats are a lot cheaper than a major league park stateside – $8 for seventh row seats on the left field line.
2. It has the atmosphere of a minor league park.
3. Sol is the beverage of choice and lots of it.
4. Opening day is an extravaganza with confetti, smoke, stilt walkers, fire, team introductions and a movie star.
5. They play a lot of U.S. music.
6. Puebla Pericos (Parrots) wear Oakland colors (green and yellow).
7. Dancing girls and cat calls are all a part of it.
8. People are a lot more laid back, even when the flag waving guy beside of you gets his flag stuck in someone’s hat.
9. For you true baseball fans the park is 408 in straight away and 325 down the lines.
10. It’s always a good sign when the home team wins the opener – Puebla 8 – visitors 4.