“The Life of Christ” or TLC Village located in Lower Bicutan, Taguig City. Photo courtesy of Taguig City LGU
MANILA, Philippines — The Taguig City government has opened a public space called “The Life of Christ” or TLC Village where locals may reflect and pray this Holy Week.
On Holy Monday (April 3), the local government unveiled the square which is ready to accept visitors from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Easter Sunday (April 9).
The TLC Village is located in Lower Bicutan. Residents were encouraged to utilize the area to “reflect on Jesus’ passion, death, and resurrection.”
According to the city government, TLC Village features “The Stations of the Cross, Prayer Corner and Prayer Boxes, and Art Installations.”
The TLC Village has 14 Stations of the Cross that presents bible verses and reflection pointers, among others. Visitors are also allowed to write their prayers and light candles at the Prayer Corner and Prayer Boxes.
A black interactive cross installation was likewise placed in the middle of TLC Village. Here, visitors may write their sins and confessions on paper and then nail them on the cross.
Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano said people should be grateful for the greatest sacrifice of Christ and be united in the observance of Holy Week regardless of their spiritual affiliations.
“I also encourage the younger generation to study and experience the Passion of the Christ, especially at this time, when our youth are going through so many trials,” she said in a statement.
For his part, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano told city dwellers to love God with all their hearts, spirits, and minds above everything and to love their neighbors as they love themselves.
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