As disciples, we must never forget our first steps in following christ jesus. Suited for use as church stations or as religious home decor. Here is a version of the way of the cross by saint alphonsus marie ligouri. Allpowerful and eternal god, for proclaiming the truth your son, jesus. A contemporary way of the cross the lenten season invites us to contemplate and enter more deeply into the paschal mystery of jesus suffering and death through praying the stations of the cross. Here is the long version of stations of the cross or way of the cross with meditations and prayers. Making the stations of the cross carries with it indulgences.
In the midst of our busy lives we pause to pray as we reflect on the suffering journey of christ. 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. Stations of the cross united states conference of catholic. Way of the cross also known as stations of cross, which refers to a series of artistic representations, often sculptural, depicting christ carrying the cross to his crucifixion. In the way that he carried all the burdens of his life but, in. Way of the cross prayers toronto catholic district. The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as the individual moves from station to station. The stations of the way of the cross according to the method of saint francis of assisi. The devotion consists of meditating on 14 events which form the 14 stations of the cross. This walk, a journey through passion and prayer, also known as the way of the cross, functions as devotion during the lenten season for centuries.
Each meditation can be a personal meeting with jesus and a new discovery of his presence in ones life. This excellent devotion has been repeatedly approved by the holy see, and is enriched with many indulgences. Permission is granted for the purchasing parish to distribute this pdf to their parishioners. He advanced a little and fell prostrate in prayer, saying. 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. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of his last day, beginning with his condemnation. In the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy spirit. Praying the stations of the cross for victims of human trafficking en espanol. Mary s way of the cross book also available for read online, mobi, docx and mobile and kindle reading.
The stations of the cross are usually observed during lent, especially on lenten fridays and most importantly on good friday. The way of the cross, as a devotion, has its origin in the faithfuls. I believe in god, the father almighty, creator of heaven and earth, and in jesus christ, his only son, our lord, who was conceived by the. This way of the cross, grant me to offer devoutly in memory of that painful journey. Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world. It has the preparatory prayer and both the latin and the english stabat mater with the prayer before a crucifix in the back. The stations of the cross are a 14step catholic devotion that commemorates jesus christs last day on earth as a man. The stations of the cross are a 14step catholic devotion that commemorates jesus. Your kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is. Practical tips for practicing the way of the cross. Meditations arabic, english, french, german, italian, polish, portuguese, spanish booklet for the celebration pdf way of the cross 2017. Jesus is nailed to the cross he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so did he not open his mouth. Thou hast travelled for our redemption, to the cross of calvary, with the holy. Kneeling before the altar, make an act of contrition, and form the intention of gaining the indulgence, whether for yourself or for the souls in purgatory.
Prayer image of christ standing up our father sources its fullness. It is one of the most popular devotions for roman catholics. Way of the cross kurisil marichavane by fr abel cmi malayalam pdf formats. In the midst of our busy lives we pause to pray as we reflect on the suffering journey of. Help me continue to hope that i can make the changes in my life i need to. My jesus, by all the bitter woes thou didst endure when for the third time the heavy cross bowed thee to the earth, never, i beseech thee, let me fall again. Jesus, the most innocent of beings, is condemned to death, yes, to the shameful death of the cross. He advanced a little and fell prostrate in prayer, saying, my father, if it is. Our world faces a pandemic affecting our health and all aspects of daily living. Pope franciss prayer to mary during coronavirus pandemic. Pdf download mary s way of the cross free unquote books. Lord jesus christ, as we gather here to meditate on your paschal mystery, grant us all thegrace to detest sin as you did, and to spend our life for our neighbor as you taught us through your example. One walks, in spirit, with jesus on his journey to calvary and meditates on his suffering and death.
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. We gather on this day as christians united in prayer. Stations of the cross for our times about these stations. The way of the cross is a school of faith, the faith which by its very nature works through love galatians 5. Isaiah 53,8b first of all, jesus stood to show the way. Way of the cross a reflection on social justice written by audrey ferrer prayers for each station adapted from the native stations of the cross1 notes. It can be said as a private form of prayer or, particularly on fridays in lent, as a public liturgy. Catholic for life, catholic prayers, stations of the cross, way of the cross. Mar 05, 20 the stations of the cross, or way of the cross, is a form of devotion commemorating the passion and death of christ, consisting of a series of 14 meditations, or stations. Praying the stations during this time of social distancing.
Today, this centuriesold practice is made fresh and new as we remember not only the jesus of history but jesus as he. Then the powerpoint slides can be shown to accompany each station, followed by the virtue slides for the closing prayer. Mar 27, 2011 it is one of the most popular devotions for roman catholics. Image of the way of the cross stations of the cross booklet 10 pack.
The stations of the cross walk alongside christ on the journey of his passion. A short way of the cross prayer in the steps of the passion most dear jesus, filled with sorrow during the agony in the garden, covered with a sweat of blood while praying, have mercy on us, o lord. Each meditation can be a personal meeting with jesus and a new discovery of his presence in ones li. The purpose of this devotion is to focus on the passion of jesus christ. Prayers are taken from the stations of the cross in the colosseum, rome. There are a number of methods for praying the way of the cross and a legitimate and holy variety of prayers, meditations and hymns that may be employed. Stations of the cross according to the method of st. In order to remain a friend of caesar, pilate delive. The way of the cross the stations of the cross catholic prayers. Prayer jesus, give us the courage and strength to clothe those who are naked, stripped of their dignity and cover them with our respect. Booklet for the celebration pdf way of the cross 2018. Download mary s way of the cross in pdf and epub formats for free. O most merciful jesus, with a contrite heart and penitent spirit, i bow down in profound humility before thy divine majesty. Because, by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world.
In the calm and courageous way, he put up with the threats of the pharisees and the lack of understanding of his own disciples. As noted above, even today a variety of forms of the stations of the cross are practiced and this variety only adds to the fruit of the devotion. Free traditional catholic books ii catholic tradition. Because by thy holy cross, thou hast redeemed the world. The stations of the cross, also known as the way of the cross, or via dolorosa sorrowful way, is a popular lenten devotion. A cross is not just a piece of wood, it is everything that makes life difficult. The devotion consists of meditating on 14 events which form the. This can be a moving experience for individuals or families. Ecumenical stations of the cross from the catholicunited methodist dialogue. In this prayer, fourteen traditional events in the passion of jesus are recalled and meditated upon.
The stations of the cross experience has great significance for the lenten and holy week season of 2020. 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 for our time an introduction. Kurishinte vazhi way of the cross manglish lyrics english. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Kurisinte vazhi way of the cross way of the cross also known as stations of cross, which refers to a series of artistic representations, often sculptural, depicting christ carrying the cross to his crucifixion. To gain them, it is necessary to meditate, according to ones ability, on the passion and death of our lord jesus christ, and to go from one station to another, as the space and number of persons will admit. Stations of the cross for our times bishop of ossory. Feb 14, 2018 the stations of the cross from sacred scripture is available for mp3 digital download. Likewise, i would suggest that we can incorporate the devotion into our lives in a variety of ways.
As we accompany jesus on his journey to calvary, let us take a moment to remember how difficult that journey was. 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. First on this page is a reprint of a printable stations of the cross booklet according to the method of st. Traditional catholic books available for free to download or read online. In a5 format, single page, black n white brochure setting, black n white.
The stations of the cross depict through artistic expression the path that christ walked on the day of his crucifixion. Opening prayer act of contrition o my god, my redeemer, behold me here at thy feet. The stations of the cross, or way of the cross, is a form of devotion commemorating the passion and death of christ, consisting of a series of 14 meditations, or stations. If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. Lives of saints, writings of saints, church fathers and doctors of the church. Jesus carried the crosses of his life without complaint, as a poor person and as an itinerant prophet. Prayer before the way of the cross prayer to the way to peace a prayer for the way to peace. Christ jesus, our crosses are heavy and our bodies weak, but we. The body of jesus is taken down from the cross we adore you, o christ, and we praise you.