Excellent any time of year, but especially during lent. Ignite holy week with creative stations of the cross. Way of the cross led by his holiness pope francis at the. See more ideas about holy week, prayer stations and lent. Stations of the cross as composed by saint alphonsus ligouri opening prayer. The stations of the cross opening prayer stand jesus came with his disciples to a country place called gethsemane, and he said to them, sit down here, while i go over yonder and pray. Because by thy holy cross thou hast redeemed the world. The stations of the cross are usually observed during lent, especially on lenten fridays and most importantly on good friday. In this prayer, fourteen traditional events in the passion of jesus are recalled and meditated upon. Click on the link above each of these 14 stations and you will go to a specific station with printed prayers on. It has the preparatory prayer and both the latin and the english stabat mater with the prayer before a crucifix in the back a wonderful audio stations of the cross a priest reads the same words as are in the booklet and as are on with the coloring. Mar 27, 2011 the stations of the cross are usually observed during lent, especially on lenten fridays and most importantly on good friday. At each station, the individual recalls and meditates on a specific event from christs last day. Alphonsus liguori for fridays in lent and all year, stabat mater.
It can be said as a private form of prayer or, particularly on fridays in lent, as a public liturgy. The devotion consists of meditating on 14 events which form the 14 stations of the cross. Stations of the cross according to the method of st. Your family may choose to meditate on the stations of the cross together. Opening prayer holy god, be with us now as we meditate on your sons journey to. The stations of the cross are commonly found in churches as a series of 14 small icons or images. How to pray the stations of the cross getfed getfed. Those prevented by poor health or other circumstances. When the soldiers came to jesus, they saw that he was already dead so that they did not break his legs, but one of them opened his side with a lance, and immediately there came out blood and water. Now he is wrongfully condemned to punishment by death. The stations of the cross for vincentians includes special prayers written by lynn lheureux of the society of st. The stations consist of prayers and meditations on the final events that occurred as christ made his way to his crucifixion. Then he took with him peter and the two sons of zebedee, and he began to be saddened and exceedingly troubled. The stations of the cross with bishop robert barron.
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. On the pages that follow you will find the 14 stations of the cross with pictures, the story associated with each station, prayers and meditations. The cross was becoming heavier and heavier, till it weighed you down down to the dust. The reliefs are inspired by the pencil sketches of hippolyte lazerges, where the artist drew only christs face at each station. The stations of the cross can be meditated on as a family or can be used as an act of solitary prayer. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Or your family may choose to focus on one station each evening during the last two weeks of lent. Stations of the cross for our times diocese of ossory. Using a childrens stations of the cross book, families took turns reading each station. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Each family was given a slip of paper with the prayers we would say at each station. The stations of the cross are a 14step catholic devotion that commemorates jesus christs last day on earth as a man. The following stations of the cross are based on those celebrated by pope john paul ii on good friday 1991.
He has already experienced profound solidarity with so many on this earth, by being beaten and tortured. Reflections with a global view to accompany the stations of the cross. Because the community i find my self no catholic church around i. The stations of the cross walk alongside christ on the journey of his passion and remember our brothers and sisters both around the world and in our own cities who experience suffering and poverty each day. Prayers pope franciss prayer to mary during coronavirus pandemic. The bandaid prayers on the cross represent our own human brokenness and the presence of god in the midst of suffering. Pray the stations of the cross with bishop robert reed and others on catholictv. 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 way of the cross, as a devotion, has its origin in the faithfuls. 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.
The stations of the cross, also known as the way of the cross, or via dolorosa sorrowful way, is a popular lenten devotion. Lent prayers easter prayers easter prayer stations peter denies jesus. Pieces of red on a silver tray28 and tacks29 placed in a red bowl, both at the foot of the cross. Stations of the cross for our times about these stations. Adults and children shared the responsibility of serving as leader for the prayers and for reading aloud for the group. Your prayers will join the angels and saints and will be praying for your soul to be healed and ready to be among all deserving with our heavenly father. Mar 23, 2017 the stations of the cross, also known as the way of the cross, or via dolorosa sorrowful way, is a popular lenten devotion. Blessed are thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, jesus. There are fourteen stations in the service, with eight sta. The stations of the cross for our times have been devised by the faith development services team at the request of the vicars forane of the diocese. Stations of the cross for children pdf from loyola press.
Stations of the crossthis 14step catholic devotion that commemorates jesus christs last day on earth as a man. Easy as abacus stations of the cross plus divine mercy pdf. Within a year he took a vow to remember the passion of christ. Stations of the cross with young children catholicmom. These are close up images of the brass stations of the cross that hung in saint annes chapel at cor jesu monastery in new mexico. Mar 10, 2017 how to pray the stations of the cross as if you were there. The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as the individual moves from station to station. His commitment to entering our lives completely begins its final. Days until easter lent 2017 ash wednesday crosses prayers. The purpose of this devotion is to focus on the passion of jesus christ. Traditional catholic printable stations of the cross booklet according to the method of st. How to make the stations of the cross onlineministries. The 14 stations focus on specific events of his last day, beginning with his condemnation.
Free audio mp3 download of the stations of the cross according to the method of st. Like you, lord, so many of us stagger and fall along the hard way of the cross that life becomes when trials and failures overwhelm us and crush us to the ground. The strung pony beads are perfect for little fingers to count the 14 stations of the cross. The stations of the cross is also referred to as the way of the cross, via dolorosa or way of sorrows. How to pray the stations of the cross as if you were there. Stations of the cross lent 2017 thank you for agreeing to. This cathletic craft kit offers prayers and clipart to customize a stations of the cross abacus made from a dollarstore square framed canvas, as well as a divine mercy chaplet abacus. Catholic prayers, stations of the cross, way of the cross. Specific prayers are recited, then the individual moves to the next station until all 14 are complete. The body of jesus is taken down from the cross we adore you, o christ, and we praise you. Many parishes join as a group and pray the stations of the cross on the fridays of lent to call to mind the passion of christ, that is, the journey jesus took from his condemnation to his death. Am grateful for this opportunity to use the stations of cross on this site god bless. In the midst of our busy lives we pause to pray as we reflect on the suffering journey of.
An introduction by scripture scholar nicholas king sj to his reflections on the stations of the cross, and the first and second stations. Catholic for life, catholic prayers, stations of the cross, way of the cross. Ordinarily this means walking from station to station, but with large groups it suffices for the leader to walk from place to place. Sign of the cross prayers of the rosary hail mary say once for each bead in a decade hail mary full of grace, the lord is with thee. First on this page is a reprint of a printable stations of the cross booklet according to the method of st. As you come to each station, you stop, pray, read the scriptures, pray the prayers, and contemplate the situation before moving on. How to make the stations of the cross creighton university. Stations of the cross the stations of the cross began as the practice of pious pilgrims to jerusalem who would retrace the final journey of jesus christ to calvary. Below are pictures of the stations of the cross at st.
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. Stations of the cross online we adore you, o christ, and we bless you. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of his last day. The stations grew out of imitations of via dolorosa in jerusalem which is believed to be the actual path jesus walked to mount calvary. Paul of the cross from his youth was inspired by the sufferings of the savior. Holy mary mother of god, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. A wooden cross in front of the display board and the base wrapped in red material. 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.
See more ideas about prayer stations, holy week and lent. How to make the stations of the cross the first station. Stations of the cross multimedia presentation from. Stations of the cross for our times bishop of ossory. 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. As you come to each station, stop, pray, read the scriptures, pray the prayers and contemplate the situation before moving on. Bridget mp3 audio and text the pieta prayers and promises litany of humility text and mp3 audio discerning hearts. Later, for the many who wanted to pass along the same route, but could not make the trip to jerusalem, a practice developed that eventually took the form of the fourteen stations. Each station, i believe, must be a reality in our lives, in our own individual journeys. It is one of the most popular devotions for roman catholics. Francis text and mp3 audio download 15 prayers of st.
Feb 18, 20 ignite holy week with creative stations of the cross. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of his last day, beginning with his condemnation. From the bottom of my heart i am sorry for all my sins, because by. We adore thee, o lord jesus christ, and bless thee. Stations of the cross for our times ossory diocese. Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world. Because, by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world. Prepare for lent with these stations of the cross famvin. Opening prayer act of contrition o my god, my redeemer, behold me here at thy feet. Easy as abacus stations of the cross plus divine mercy pdf quantity. We offer these stations as a resource for use by parishes during the season of lent or on good friday.
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