Thousands of Christians in Mubende Municipality gathered today to observe the Way of the Cross, walking through the streets as a sign of remembering the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
At different points along the route, participants paused to pray, reflecting on Jesus’ journey to the cross. Various groups led the sections, including lawyers, teachers, traders, youth, boda boda riders, and others.
Traders took the opportunity to appeal to God for forgiveness during the Holy Week of Resurrection, admitting that some colleagues engage in dishonest practices.
“As traders in Mubende Town, we appeal to Jesus to forgive our wrongdoings, whereby some of us sell expired products, fail to pay debts to wholesalers, and engage in underweight selling. Jesus, as you resurrect, forgive us,” said the traders.
Boda boda riders prayed for protection against violence targeting their colleagues.
“Lord, we pray to you to rescue us from thugs who attack our colleagues and steal motorcycles. We also pray for the souls of the deceased,” said the riders.
The youth prayed for spiritual renewal and better economic opportunities to fight poverty.
“Jesus, we the youth of Mubende pray for forgiveness because many of us engage in ungodly acts. We also ask for better jobs to help us fight poverty and use our earnings for developmental projects,” they said.
One participant, Julius Matovu Muwulize, prayed for global peace, particularly asking for an end to the ongoing conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States.
“As Jesus resurrects, we pray for an end to the war in the Middle East because people are losing lives,” he said.
The Way of the Cross began at Nkanaga Village and concluded at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, led by Parish Priest Emmanuel Mwerikande.