Via Lucis Vatican Insider

This week, in what is normally the interview segment of Vatican Insider, I bring you on a pilgrimage with the Via Lucis!

After the news segment and the Q&A on the Paschal candle, stay tuned for the special story about the Via Lucis, the Way of Light, basically a post-Easter journey through 14 stations of light, the light that fills our life because of the Resurrection.

This devotion is also known as Stations of the Resurrection as it encourages the faithful to meditate on the Resurrection of Jesus and on his post-Resurrection appearances to the disciples and others.

The 14 traditional stations of the Via Lucis are:

Jesus Rises from the Dead-Matthew 28: 5-6

The Women Discover the Empty Tomb-Matthew 28:1-6

The Risen Lord Appears to Mary Magdalen-John 20:11-16

Mary Magdalen Proclaims the Resurrection the Apostles-John 20: 17-18

The Risen Lord Appears on the Road to Emmaus-Luke 24: 13-16, 25-27

The Risen Lord is Recognized in the Breaking of the Bread- Luke 24: 28-32

The Risen Lord Appears to the Community of Disciples-Luke 24: 36-39

The Risen Lord gives the Disciples Power to Forgive-John 20:21-23

The Risen Lord Strengthens the Faith of Thomas-John 20:24-29

The Risen Lord Forgives Peter and Entrusts Him to Feed His Sheep-John 21:15-17

The Risen Lord Sends the Disciples into the World – Matthew 28: 16-20

The Risen Lord Ascends into Heaven – Acts 1: 9-11

Mary and the Disciples Keep Vigil in the Upper Room – Acts 1: 12-14

The Risen Lord Sends the Holy Spirit – Acts 2: Source:

On the road to Emmaus –