Catholic Vancouver April 25, 2024
Way of Light officially open at Gardens of Gethsemani
By The B.C. Catholic
A unique display at a cemetery in Surrey is hoping those who encounter it experience a journey from darkness and suffering to light and hope.
Gardens of Gethsemani has officially opened a new burial and devotional area with 14 stations of the Via Lucis (Way of Light).
“This lesser-known devotion commemorates 14 key moments during Christ’s resurrected time with us on earth, from his Resurrection to the ascension then descent of the Holy Spirit,” said director Peter Nobes.
He describes the section as the “Stations of the Resurrection.” The cemetery already has a display of the Stations of the Cross.
“We are called to understand the full meaning of the Resurrection personally in our lives: Christ offers eternal life for those who believe in Him.”
The Thirteenth Station, Mary and the Disciples Wait for the Spirit. (Elijah Bautista photo)
Archbishop J. Michael Miller blessed the Via Lucis this April and said it is appropriate to officially open the section during the Easter season.
Jesus’ various appearances after the Resurrection “seal the authenticity of the earth-shattering event of Jesus’ victory over the power of sin and the corruption of death,” he said.
“Everything about our faith – whether it’s worth staking our life on Jesus or not – depends on what happened on that mysterious, yet glorious, Easter morning.”
A companion prayer book called Via Lucis is also available.
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