Vice-President Jane Ansah yesterday joined Catholic faithful at Mtima Woyera Parish in Lilongwe for the Way of the Cross, turning the Good Friday procession into a plea for divine intervention.
Walking shoulder-to-shoulder with congregants under the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, Ansah described her participation as a heartfelt extension of a spiritual journey she began earlier this year in the Holy Land.
“I walked the Way of the Cross in Israel,” she shared.
“Together with my children, we prayed for Malawi at the Wailing Wall and visited Gethsemane. Today, I decided to join you here to continue that prayer for our nation.”
Amid the reflective atmosphere, Ansah also touched on the nation’s governance, reaffirming her commitment to the rule of law.
She noted that both she and President Peter Mutharika hold a deep-seated respect for the Constitution—a document they both helped draft.
“We are law-abiding citizens who respect the Constitution,” she stated firmly, though she opted not to delve into specific political details.
Ansah, who serves as a co-leader and pastor at Christ Citadel International Church, framed the procession as a vital moment of both personal and national reckoning.
“As individuals, we will each answer to God when we depart this world. But this day is equally vital for us as a country. As the Word says: ‘Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,’” she remarked, emphasising faith as Malawi’s ultimate pillar.
Echoing the gravity of the day, Father Tadeyo Jobo of Mtima Woyera Parish reminded the gathering that the procession is the heartbeat of the Christian faith.
“This is the day we remember the suffering and passion of Jesus Christ,” Father Jobo said.
“Salvation did not come on a silver platter. Blood was shed for the freedom of humanity.”
The Way of the Cross remains a cornerstone of Good Friday observances, marking the emotional climax of the Easter season for millions of Christians worldwide.
