Faithful in Villa Park take a Good Friday walk
As Christians around the world celebrated their faith on Good Friday, about 100 DuPage County faithful took part in St. Alexander Catholic Church's Good Friday Walk.
Led by Brendan McArdle carrying the cross, participants in the annual event started at the Villa Park church and walked about a mile together in a journey through the Stations of the Cross. At 14 locations, the group paused to pray and reflect on the end of Jesus' life and his crucifixion.
This was the 23rd year St. Alexander's has hosted the Good Friday Walk. Following the prayers and reflection, participants returned to the church for soup and bread.
Participants pause to reflect upon Station VI at the War Memorial during the St. Alexander Catholic Church's Good Friday Walk in Villa Park.
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About 100 people participated in St. Alexander Catholic Church's Good Friday Walk. Brendan McArdle, left, prepares to carry the cross.
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Brendan McArdle, front, and Max Delaney carry the cross along the Great Western Trail during the Good Friday Walk in Villa Park organized by St. Alexander Catholic Church.
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At 14 stops representing the Stations of the Cross, participants in St. Alexander Catholic Church's Good Friday Walk paused to pray and reflect on Jesus' sacrifice.
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