The Diocese of Calgary invites all the faithful to walk the Outdoor Way of the Cross, a path characterized by 14 'stations' depicting moments and places of importance during Jesus' last walk from condemnation to death.
Gather at the front steps of St. Mary's Cathedral at 8:45 AM. The procession will start from St. Mary's Cathedral at 9 am. See the Stations Map
The full walk takes about three hours. Prepare to be there from 8:45 AM to 12:00 PM.
The Way of the Cross is an ancient tradition that dates back in some form to the fourth century. The walk as we know it today emerged in the Middle Ages. On Good Friday, the Friday before Easter Sunday, pilgrims would walk a path characterized by 14 'stations' depicting moments and places of importance during Jesus' last walk from condemnation to death. The ancient practice of walking the Way of the Cross, sometimes referred to as a pilgrimage in prayer, meditation and song, allows participants to contemplate the major episodes of this historic event. On Good Friday, thousands of Christians all over the world commemorate the suffering and death of our Lord, Jesus Christ in this way.
Calgary's Way of the Cross, organized by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary, has happened each year on Good Friday since 1983. Open to all, the walk is both a pilgrimage and an act of solidarity with all who have suffered because of war, political and economic instability, and climate change; with the poor, the exploited and the many who are thirsty and seeking compassion and justice in the world today. Each year the walk winds through downtown Calgary with 14 stops (stations), each chosen for the cause it supports with related injustices participants can meditate on.
Last year the walk attracted around 3000 participants from various backgrounds and faiths.
For more information, visit http://wayofthecross.ca or email
