No “schism” was to be found on Good Friday, April 18, as Roman Catholics and Greek Orthodox Christians walked together in a solemn Way of the Cross procession over the Brooklyn Bridge.
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In Jubilee Year, N.Y.C. Good Friday Procession a Moment of ‘Unity,’ ‘Hope’
At the first Way of the Cross Over the Brooklyn Bridge Good Friday procession in 1996 only about 30 people participated, and they were only allowed to go halfway across the bridge due to a lack of permits.
Bishop Brennan Joins Large, Renewed Procession Across the Brooklyn Bridge
A brilliant sunny sky and a light breeze greeted the several hundred marchers who packed the Brooklyn Bridge Friday, April 14 for the Way of the Cross devotion for Good Friday. The event was cancelled the past two years because of the pandemic.
led by Bishop Robert Brennan.
Pope Francis Asks Families to Write 2022 Way of the Cross Meditations
Pope Francis has asked several families to write the prayers and meditations for his Stations of the Cross service at Rome’s Colosseum on Good Friday.
Children Write Meditations for Pope Francis’ Way of the Cross
In a passage of the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says: “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Taking this to heart, this year the Vatican has asked children to write the meditations for the Way of the Cross led by Pope Francis on Good Friday, April 2.
Church Leaders Condemn Anti-Christian Harassment in India
An over 100-foot high cross was removed from a hill behind a church in southern India by government officials, despite the protests of the parish priest.
Way of the Cross at Nazareth Regional High School
Students at Nazareth Regional H.S., East Flatbush, took center stage on April 12, in order to bring to life the message of Jesus’ final days.
Way of the Cross and Divine Mercy
HAVE YOU FOUND yourself wondering if Jesus loves you? Think you don’t deserve this love? If you want these doubts dispelled, try praying the Stations of the Cross.