This Spiritual Waimai is a part of a series entitled, “The Way of the Cross: The Road to Resurrection” where we retrace the steps of Jesus Christ from Gethsemane to Golgotha. 

For centuries, Christian pilgrims from around the world have traveled to Jerusalem to walk the “Via Dolorosa” or the Way of the Cross. It reenacts the journey Jesus took from Gethsemane through the streets of Old Jerusalem to the place where it is believed that Jesus was crucified. For the faithful who are not able to make the physical trip to Jerusalem, some churches around the world have recreated the Way of the Cross in their sanctuaries with a guided meditation of scripture and traditionally accompanied by art depicting the scenes from the Bible. 

Let us join Christians from around the world as we walk together through the first 4 stations of the Way of the Cross. French painter James Tissot’s art will help us to visualize the passion of Jesus Christ as He walked the road to calvary to bear the sins of the world.