Contemporary Way of the Cross: A Liturgical Journey along the Palestinian Via Dolorosa (pdf)

Sabeel strives to develop a spirituality based on justice, peace, non-violence, liberation and reconciliation for all, regardless of faith or nationality. Sabeel means ‘the way’ in Arabic and also a ‘channel’ or ‘spring’ of life-giving water. This ‘Contemporary Way of the Cross’ has been developed as an act of worship rooted in the land where Jesus was born, lived, died and was resurrected, linking the original events of Good Friday with the continuing suffering of the occupied people who live in that land today. It seeks to help others to understand something of the events which have shaped this troubled place over the last century and draw attention to the very real and constant suffering of the Palestinian people. It strives to provide an honest account of the situation, and simply asks those who take part in this act of worship to listen, to pray for us and to pray with us as we look towards a just, comprehensive and enduring peace.