Way of the Cross in Manhattan

Pax Christi Metro New York will be leading a modern-day Stations of the Cross through Manhattan on Friday. This largest open-air religious event in New York will be a witness for peace and justice in the streets of the city.

This is the 29th year Pax Christi Metro New York, has organised the Good Friday Way of the Cross. The event is also sponsored by more than 40 religious groups and individuals. This year the focus is on 'making room at the table for all our brothers and sisters in the world community, and praying for peace, unity and reconciliation'.

At each Station, walkers will reflect on participation in a world still characterized by crucifixion.

The walk begins at 8.30am on 22 April at Holy Family Church at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza 47th Street east First and Second Avenues, proceeds along 42nd Street and ends across from the Port Authority Terminal near Holy Cross Church, 42nd Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues around noon. For more information, please call Pax Christi Metro NY at 212-420-0250.

Director Rosemarie Pace, writes: "Participants stop along the route and pray for forgiveness and reconciliation at 15 contemporary Stations of the Cross. At each Station, different groups - high school and college students, young adults and veteran peace activists, reflect on Jesus' passion as described in scripture and experienced in modern times. Songs of petition and praise accompany and link each Station. At the final Station, all unite to celebrate life transformed when we follow the Way of Christ. The faithful will have turned 42nd Street into a place of prayer, reminding us that Jesus' suffering and death were public events and that establishing peace and justice is everyone's responsibility. All are welcome!"

For more information see: www.nypaxchristi.org