Fr Richard writes:
This week we begin our journey to the cross as we recount and retrace the footsteps of Christ to Calvary. The stations of the cross, as they are known, come from memories and accounts held in peoples hearts of our Lords final steps to his crucifixion. We share this time with our Roman Catholic Brothers and Sisters for we all share this common devotion both here in our region and throughout the world. It is a privilege to set aside our divisions within the church and to simply concentrate on the route to the cross together. This service is one of scripture , prayer and movement as we actually walk along the way of the cross. If you are familiar with this, we encourage you to join us, if you are unfamiliar, we too warmly welcome you to take this path with us. It can be emotional, challenging, upsetting and maybe overwhelmingly joyful.
We start our journey at 5.00pm at Christchurch this week and at St Mary’s next week. May God watch over you this Lent.