Good Friday is a momentum to care more about each other and the environment

Tari said that the visualization of the way of the cross shows the stages of Jesus' suffering until he died on the cross. This visualization was presented by Catholic Youth (Rekat) and the Apostolic Union of Missionary Children (Sekami) Parish Banjarmasin Cathedral.

"The inspiration for the growth of life and faith of the community can be taken from how the community learns to sacrifice themselves. This sacrifice is to make our living situation, the environment, and our fellow human beings better," he said.

According to Tari, a better life is referred to by Catholics as salvation. Therefore, salvation is a situation that is good in all aspects of life.

"When we become more diligent in doing good, more caring towards others and the environment, that's when we remember the suffering of God (Jesus) who brought resurrection," he said.

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On Good Friday, Catholics are invited to commemorate the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. However, this commemoration does not stop at the suffering and death of Jesus, as after that there is a celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord on Easter Sunday.

This is what is known as the Holy Triduum. The series of celebrations begins with Maundy Thursday to commemorate Jesus' humility out of love, Good Friday to commemorate Jesus' suffering and death, and Easter Vigil to celebrate the resurrection of the Lord.

"As humans, we often try to avoid suffering, but on Good Friday we are reminded that suffering is worth celebrating. This is done by mandatory abstinence and fasting. So, today is dedicated to prayer," he said.

The Good Friday service at the Holy Family Cathedral in Banjarmasin will be held twice, at 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM WITA. During the two services, Tari estimates that there will be around 1,300 people in attendance.

Catholics are invited to commemorate the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. However, this commemoration does not stop at the suffering and death of Jesus. Because, after that there is a celebration of the resurrection of the Lord on Easter night.

Daniel Julian Trisena (16), a member of the Rekat Paroki Katedral Banjarmasin, stated that it is not easy to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. He felt quite suffering while portraying Jesus in the visualization of the way of the cross. He experienced being judged, reviled, tortured, carrying the cross, and ultimately being crucified.

"I felt quite painful when presenting the visualization of the crossroads. So it turns out that Jesus' sacrifice was not easy, very heavy. But that is what Jesus did to redeem our sins as human beings," said an 11th-grade student from SMK Yayasan Pendidikan Teknologi Banjarmasin.

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