Digos City/Davao City, PhilippinesโAs the Lenten Season unfolds, the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office XI (CHED RO XI) pauses from its daily activities to embark on a spiritual journey, engaging in the traditional rituals of the Station of the Cross and Visita Iglesia.
In a demonstration of collective devotion and reflection, the CHED RO XI family undertook the Stations of the Cross, a revered Christian tradition symbolizing the path of Jesus Christ to his crucifixion. This was followed by the Visita Iglesia, a pilgrimage to seven churches. This spiritual endeavor spanned Digos City to Davao City, encompassing sacred sites.
The journey commenced with heartfelt prayers and solemn contemplation as members of the CHED RO XI family immersed themselves in the profound significance of the Lenten Season. Throughout the Stations of the Cross, participants traversed the path of Jesus Christ’s final hours, pausing at each station to meditate on the suffering and sacrifice central to the Christian faith.
Following this sacred pilgrimage, the CHED RO XI family embarked on the Visita Iglesia, a time-honored tradition of visiting seven churches, symbolizing the Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross. From Digos City to Davao City, participants paid homage to these sanctuaries, offering prayers for spiritual renewal and guidance.
This spiritual journey served as a moment of introspection and renewal for the CHED RO XI family, fostering unity, faith, and solidarity amidst the challenges of the modern world. As they retrace Jesus Christ’s steps, the CHED RO XI family reaffirms their commitment to embodying the values of compassion, humility, and service in their professional and personal lives.
In observance of the Lenten Season, the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office XI extends its heartfelt wishes for peace, reflection, and spiritual growth to all communities as they embark on a journey of faith and renewal together.