May we be simon to those whose burdens are too heavy to be borne alone. The way of the cross, as a devotion, has its origin in the faithfuls. How to pray the stations of the cross as if you were there. We are committed towards renewing and rebuilding a strong catholic faith, through writing, preaching, and outreaches. On the first day of his retreat after receiving the habit he wrote that his only desire is to be on the cross with jesus. We invite you to walk mindfully and meditatively as we move from station to. It is fitting that barnett newmans magnum opus occupies the seventh station, at the heart of this journey. Stations of the cross for our times bishop of ossory. Traditional and modern meditations the way of the cross leads us to contemplate the passion of our lord and savior jesus christ, to consider his great love for us, his humility, and the glory of the perfect offering he made in the work of our redemption. Andre essette parish, the stations are prayed at noon on every friday during lent. Cardinal ratzingers meditations for way of the cross.
The way of the cross invites us to reflect together on the suffering of christ as we journey with him to the cross. The stations of the cross for personal devotions in nomine. He went out to what is called the place of the skull, which in hebrew is called golgatha. Stations of the cross from a douayrheims bible the stations of the cross, also known as the way of the cross, is normally prayed each friday during lent. In the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy spirit. In this prayer, fourteen traditional events in the passion of jesus are recalled and meditated upon. Stations of the cross for our times about these stations. Timothys episcopal church signal mountain, tennessee stations of the cross april 14, 2017 12.
This site is offered by creighton university s collaborative ministry office. The stations of the cross the devotion arose first in jerusalem among the christians who dwelt there out of veneration for those sacred spots which were sanctified by. The form here, prepared by the episcopal churchs office of government relations, offers the. Thomas more parish stations including brief gospel passages and prayer based on pope st. The stations of the cross can be found in several different forms, but its most popular form may be found in the book of occasional services. Paul of the cross from his youth was inspired by the sufferings of the savior. The stations of the cross for personal devotions in nomine jesu begin somewhere in the front of the church, near the first station. The struggles we face in our couple relationship can be a very heavy cross to carry, but when we journey with jesus to calvary as a couple, we find hope and courage to fight for our.
Vincentian reflections on the stations of the cross. Adoramus te, christe, et benedicimus tibi we adore thee, o christ, and we praise thee r. Kneel or stand, then read the following silently or very quietly. Stations of the cross for couples this version of the stations of the cross for couples is especially designed for us to accompany jesus on his way to calvary. Reflections with a global view to accompany the stations of the cross. Printable stations of the cross booklet according to st. Ecological way of the cross 2017 creation care alliance. At each station we use our senses and our imagination to reflect prayerfully upon jesus suffering, death, and resurrection, and to simply experience the visual images to. Via crucis is a visual representation of jesus suffering from the time when pontius pilate condemned him to death until the moment when he was put in the grave. Stations of the cross for children pdf from loyola press. At each station we use our senses and our imagination to reflect prayerfully upon jesus suffering, death, and resurrection, and to simply experience the visual images to reflect on christs love for us. In conclusion it may be safely said that the stations of the cross is one of the richest devotions which enables us to more literally obey christs command to take up our cross and follow him.
The stations depict the final hours or passion of jesus and are a very special devotion commemorating our lords suffering and death which atoned for the sins of the world. We want to reach out to every part of the world with this message, by forming our organization in every catholic parish and school and by. The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as the individual moves from station to station. R because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. We aim at helping catholics understand better the message of jesus christ through words of mouth and charity. In stations of the cross, renowned author and spiritual master timothy radcliffe, op, offers readers a thoughtful meditation on this powerful devotion. Francis of assisi preparatory prayer most merciful lord, with a contrite heart and penitent spirit i bow down before thy divine majesty. Through word and image radcliffe offers a profound experience of reflecting on the stations of the cross that is both visually and spiritually inspiring. During the triduum, the stations may be prayed privately following the office of readings and morning prayer until the elebration of the passion of the lord. Newman did not see the stations so much as a narrative sequence as fourteen permutations on a single moment. I have used a few specific sources for the format and content.
Stations of the cross st stephen lutheran church in. Here is a vatican translation of the meditations and prayers that cardinal joseph ratzinger prepared for the stations of the cross. The third station jesus falls the first time o jesus, through your weakness under the cross and the merits of it is a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from sins. Jesus, as you stand ready to take the final steps to golgotha, you know what accepting that heavy cross. Kneeling before the altar, make an act of contrition, and form the intention of gaining the indulgences, whether for yourself or for the souls in purgatory. The stations of the cross for holy week and good friday, following the st. It is an audio ebook featuring sparkys stations of the cross.
Augustines reflections on the stations provided many of the summary statements at the beginning of each. Stations of the cross prayer booklet pdf 1 jesus is condemned to death. The stations of the cross is above all a prayer we pray when we remember jesus suffering. The stations of the cross are a 14step catholic devotion that commemorates jesus christs last day on earth as a man. He has already experienced profound solidarity with so many on this earth, by being beaten and tortured. The stations of the cross, the way of the cross, the way of sorrows, or the via crucis, all refer to the journey jesus christ travelled from the time he was condemned to death until his body was placed in a burial tomb. The way of the crossfor the holy souls in purgatory. They are presented here as an alternative to the traditional stations and as a way of reflecting more deeply on the scriptural accounts of christs passion. The stations of the cross for children is written in simple language geared toward introducing younger children to the story of the passion for the first time. It uses the list of stations recently approved by the bishops of the philippines. Pdf stations of the cross download full pdf book download. Stations of the cross w come together to design and draw the these images of jesus with the cross have come about fairly late in my journey through the arts. The stations of the cross first station jesus is condemned to death v. This printable stations of the cross booklet is so handy.
Timothy radcliffe, along with excerpts from his fulllength meditations and the remarkable images that accompanied them in the original edition of stations of the cross. Stations of the cross sometimes called way of the cross is a popular lenten devotion that has very ancient roots. Followers of jesus have told the story of his passion, death and resurrection while. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Children love having their own copy and even coloring the beautiful pictures of jesus on his way of the cross. Within a year he took a vow to remember the passion of christ. Holy god, be with us now as we meditate on your sons journey to calvary. The following stations of the cross are based on those celebrated by pope john paul ii on good friday 1991. The stations of the cross for children printable pdf. It is both cutenot disturbing while also expressing the graphic elements consistent with the retelling of the accounts of jesus. The evangelical church and some other protestant churches also pray the cross of the cross. Jesus is condemned to death officiant we adore you, o christ, and we bless you. Read it online, print, or listen to the traditional audio recording below.
It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, and the sun was darkened, and. Jesus is condemned to death v we adore you, o christ, and we praise you. Stations of the cross multimedia presentation from. The stations of the cross depict 14 events in the passion of jesus christ, beginning with jesus being condemned to death and ending with his body being laid in a tomb. The pious practice of praying the stations of the cross originated in medieval europe when pilgrims were unable to visit the holy land, so instead visited these holy places. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of his last day, beginning with his condemnation. Holy mary, mother of god, pray for us communities, especially in the fourth century, when the roman empire began to recognize christianity. Walking reflectively in the footsteps of jesus is a powerful prayer by which.
The stations grew out of imitations of via dolorosa in jerusalem which is believed to be the actual path jesus walked to mount calvary. The stations of the cross or the way of the cross, also known as the way of sorrows or the via crucis, refers to a series of images depicting jesus christ on the day of his crucifixion and accompanying prayers. Johns parish church on the creighton university campus. Community prayer edition offers parishes and other communities a unique and contemporary way to pray the stations. Remind us that still, in this present day, many of your children continue that walk to calvary, carrying heavy, difficult crosses. The photos of the stations of the cross are courtesy of st. The stations of the cross is a lenten devotion that offers witness to jesus passion and death.