THE Taguig City government has announced the opening of a park in Barangay Lower Bicutan as a “contemplative space for prayer and reflection this Holy Week.”
Mayor Laarni Cayetano on Monday led the inauguration of the Life of Christ in the TLC Village where visitors “can immerse themselves in the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ through various faith-enriching installations and activities.”
At the park, visitors can walk through the 14 Stations of the Cross, each featuring a Bible verse, a reflection passage, and an activity or question to ponder upon.
There is also a Prayer Corner where visitors can write down their petitions, light a candle offering, and leave their prayer requests in the designated boxes.
At the center of TLC Square stands a symbolic red cross installation. Visitors can write on black paper post-its the bad habits they wish to let go of as an act of repentance. Additionally, visitors can express their gratitude messages by pinning them on the Message Corner.
The Life of Christ also offers visitors choir performances and film showings of the life of Christ, further enriching their understanding of the Holy Week.
Cayetano hopes that through the Lenten Park, residents will find a space to “reflect on the importance of faith in God and the value of paying attention to one’s spiritual life.”
“In our Probinsyudad, we are lucky that the traditions remain alive. You can find the amenities of a modern city, but not forgetting our rich culture and traditions,” she said.
The park is designed to deepen the understanding of Christ’s life, his sacrifices, and how humanity is redeemed from sin, she added.
“There is no need to go far because by setting up this park, we are allowing every family to have a space to be together without having to spend a lot,” the mayor said.
The Life of Christ is open from March 25, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and from March 26 to March 30, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.