Rome’s imperial agents wanted Jesus ... way, Good Friday represents more than a time for reflection; it is a call to action. It’s a call to take seriously the meaning of the cross in a time ...

Jesus told his followers, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” (Matthew 16:24, New International Version) The events of Good Friday ...

Sheila Moore carried a large wooden cross during a Way of the Cross Good Friday procession ... the procession is held each Friday during Lent to commemorate Jesus' passion and death on the cross.

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Catholic faithful in Kensington marked Good Friday on April 18 with a “Stations of the Cross” procession, symbolizing Jesus’ journey as he carried the cross before his crucifixion and resurrection on ...

marking one of the holiest of days in Christianity — Good Friday. Jesus, played by Jose Vital, a member of St. Thomas of Villanova Church in Palatine, carried a 75-pound cross from St. Thomas to ...

Good Friday commemorates the day Jesus was nailed to a wooden cross and died for the sins of humanity. Two days later, Christians believe that after being buried in a tomb, Jesus rose from the dead.

Pax Christi Harrisburg held its annual walking Way of the Cross in downtown Harrisburg on Good Friday. Good Friday is a Christian holiday that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus and his death ...

AND IT ALSO HELPS US HELP OTHERS AND THEIR BURDENS AS WEL A local church celebrated Good Friday with a reenactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Members of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church ...

LONG BRANCH -- Congregants of Holy Trinity Church of Christ the King Parish took part in the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday ... of the Cross observes Jesus' passion and death on the cross.