Anchorage's Faith Walk: Uniting Communities in Holy Tradition

0:00It's April 4th. You're listening to Anchorage News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with The Story. Hundreds of folks in Anchorage kicked off Good Friday with their annual Faithwalk, a tradition going strong for over two decades. They retraced Jesus Christ steps to the cross, drawing people from seven different parishes, including some from the J. Bear military base. Groups started at spots all over town and converged on the downtown performing arts center for group prayers. Following the route, they paused at stations of the cross to Neal, Pray, and reflect on that solemn journey. Father Pat Travers from Holy Cross Catholic Church shared the deep roots of this practice. It kicked off in Europe during the Middle Ages, when pilgrims headed to the Holy Land and followed Mark Pass and Jerusalem leading to the Church of, the Holy Sepulchre. Even on such a heavy day, there's real joy in the togetherness, Travers pointed out. For believers, it's a reminder of hope through the resurrection, with Easter just days away. As these walks keep uniting communities year after year, they bridge history and faith

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