Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Army Artillery Regiment stages 'Via Crucis'

From the Philippine News Agency (Apr 1): Army Artillery Regiment stages 'Via Crucis'

As part of its Holy Week commemoration, the Nueva Ecija-based Army Artillery Regiment (AAR) staged its own version of the "Via Crucis" or Station of the Cross, AAR spokesperson Maj. Rosa Ma. Christina Rosete-Manuel said in a statement on Wednesday.

She said that artillery officers and enlisted personnel along with their dependents and some civilians joined in the "Via Crucis" which was staged at the AAR compound at Fort Magsaysay at 2 p.m. on Palm Sunday, March 29.

“This is a narration of the final hours in the life of Jesus Christ on earth that continues to provide spiritual conviction for every Christian and application to the lives of our soldiers,” AAR military chaplain Capt. Ferdinand H. Abuyan said.

“Likewise, the 'Via Crucis' serves as a stark reminder to our soldiers of the humble manner in which Jesus was willing to set aside any privilege of deity in order to provide a path to salvation through His sacrifices," he added.

Meanwhile, AAR head Brig. Gen. Leandro A. Loyao III said the activity was part of the yearly program of his unit.

“We consider the spiritual needs of our soldiers and this season of Lent is the time where we can also renew our commitment in serving the people and internalize discipline through various ways of fasting –- from all excesses and desires as a human being,” he added.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=749638

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