City Called Heaven

Each of the previous six Good Fridays, a procession of grief and hope has walked with Jesus to sites of violence in Jersey City, remembering how the Passion of Christ connects with our present-day reality. This year we regretfully and wisely do that remembrance at home. Of course, Jesus also remembers, and continues to walk with those who suffer. The first station . He is condemned to death. Eleven days ago, a beloved child of God was killed at Triangle Park. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning? &nbsp&nbsp Psalm 22:1 The next station . He falls the first time. Five days ago, a beloved child of God was shot and killed on Ocean Avenue, between Bidwell and Bayview. O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer; and by night, but find no rest. &nbsp&nbsp Psalm 22:2 The next station . He falls the third time. Four days ago, a beloved child of God was shot and killed in the area of Mart