Then the powerpoint slides can be shown to accompany each station, followed by the virtue slides for the closing prayer. The at the foot of the cross prayer in the name of the father, and of the son. 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. Grant that, when we feel alone, we may recognize on our journey a simon of cyrene who will halt and help bear our. Stations of the cross for our time an introduction. Vincentian reflections on the stations of the cross. A way of the cross our lord jesus christ prayers and. Mary, the mother of jesus, made that first way of the cross. There are fourteen stations in the service, with eight sta. Thou hast travelled for our redemption, to the cross of calvary, with the holy. The body of jesus is taken down from the cross we adore you, o christ, and we praise you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. 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.
May each of us be sufficiently humble and strong to take up the crosses of those whom we meet. Saint augustines prayer book during seminary, and, like many episcopalians, lay and ordained, i found it had much to teach me as the book became a constant companion over the years. The 14 stations of the cross also known as the way of the cross, via crucis, via dolorosa, way of sorrows has been a christian devotional practice going back to the time of st. We aim at helping catholics understand better the message of jesus christ through words of mouth and charity. Come holy spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. O jesus, who shall give my eyes a torrent of tears, that i may.
I have used a few specific sources for the format and content. Because, by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world. The cross is the cross is the hope of christians the cross is. Stations of the cross for protestants and catholics the.
The stations of the cross are a 14step catholic devotion that commemorates jesus christs last day on earth as a man. Litany in honor of the holy cross the word of the cross is folly to. 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. Catholic for life, catholic prayers, stations of the cross, way of the cross. Mary s way of the cross little sisters of the poor. Most fortunate is the soul who walks by the way of calvary, following jesus our redeemer, for if we suffer with christ now with christ we shall reign in the glory of the father. Merciful jesus, my master, i desire to follow you in fidelity and imitate you each day with more perfection. 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. Imagine a huge building filled with thousands of rooms. Lord jesus christ, as we gather here to meditate on your paschal mystery, grant us all thegrace to detest. It can be said as a private form of prayer or, particularly on fridays in lent, as a public liturgy. In these stations we see through marys eyes what jesus was. It has been a catholic tradition through the centuries to meditate on the way of the cross, so that it becomes our way of life. This can be a moving experience for individuals or families.
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. Other powerful prayers prayer to the holy spirit when prayed in group, responses are in italics. I accepted the responsibility of editing a new version with genuine affection. For this reason i beg you, that through the meditation of your passion. I ask you, lord, to give each of us the courage to be like simone of cyrene, who takes up your cross and follows in your steps. As you come to each station, you stop, pray, read the scriptures, pray the prayers, and. These stations, called marys way of the cross, attempt to present that viewpoint.
This version of the stations of the cross connects our own lives to the sacrifice jesus made for us. Click to share on twitter opens in new window click to share on facebook opens in new window tags. The stations of the cross are usually observed during lent, especially on lenten fridays and most importantly on good friday. How to make the stations of the cross the first station. The way of the cross the stations of the cross catholic prayers. Who could believe that it was placed on the shoulders of the son of god, the source of all holiness and goodness. Your kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is. If god already knows our needs, why do we need to pray.
Pray the stations of cross how to pray the stations of cross pray the stations of cross treasury of catholic devotions cd pray the stations of cross. 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. A prayer in honour of the holy cross o god, who didst will to hallow the standard of. Way of the cross 14 stations meditation and prayer. The devotion consists of meditating on 14 events which form the 14 stations of the cross.
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. The prayer life by andrew murray calvary chapel wasatch. The devotion originated with pilgrims in jerusalem retracing the traditional steps jesus is believed to have followed on good friday. Way of the cross a reflection on social justice written by audrey ferrer prayers for each station adapted from the native stations of the cross 1 notes. O god, who has taught the hearts of the faithful by. We gather on this day as christians united in prayer. Station of the cross prayer tagalog version pdf news. Opening prayer holy god, be with us now as we meditate on your sons journey to calvary. Years ago, under my pastoral leadership, a congregation in kennewick, washington, came into a vibrant prayer ministry. Prayers are taken from the stations of the cross in the colosseum, rome, good friday, 2000. And yet, you accepted it in all humility because you knew that such was the condition to save us.
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. Pope francis prayer intention for the month of december 2018. Preparatory prayer my lord jesus christ, th ou hast made this journey. He has already experienced profound solidarity with so many on this earth, by being beaten and tortured. There is a great deal of substantial and helpful material here, and. Prayer before a crucifix behold, o kind and most sweet jesus, before thy. Way of the cross prayers toronto catholic district. It involves meditating at way stations on the way to the cross, recalling jesus journey along the via dolorosa in jerusalem on good friday. Way of the cross led by his holiness pope francis at the.
Prayers of the cross prayers prayers catholic online. It is one of the most popular devotions for roman catholics. And they prayed and said, you, lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of these two you have chosen acts 1. In the midst of our busy lives we pause to pray as we reflect on the suffering journey of christ. Augustines reflections on the stations provided many of the summary statements at the beginning of each. Introduction within the christian tradition today is a sombre day our altars are bare, our tabernacles empty. Most popular prayers downloadable pdfs catholic online. First on this page is a reprint of a printable stations of the cross booklet according to the method of st.
The stations of the way of the cross according to the method of saint francis of assisi. The standard book this is an adobe acrobat pdf rendering of daniel berkeley updikes standard book of the 1928 u. The stations grew out of imitations of via dolorosa in jerusalem which is believed to be the actual path jesus walked to mount calvary. 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. Stations of the cross for our times bishop of ossory.
The bible is not a prerequisite to prayer, but it will perfect our praying. Stations of the cross for global justice and reconciliation the stations of the cross also called the way of the cross is a traditional liturgical devotion commemorating the last day of jesus life. Praying through the holy week an easter prayer guide. The cross prayer this prayer was found in the sepulchre of our lord and saviour jesus christ in the year 803 and was sent by the pope to the emperor charles on the evening of his departure as he went to battle for his safety. Healing prayer with healing verses from the bible 1 hour duration. The prayer life by andrew murray table of contents 1. It has the preparatory prayer and both the latin and the english stabat mater with the prayer before a crucifix in the back. Now he is wrongfully condemned to punishment by 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. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of. We are committed towards renewing and rebuilding a strong catholic faith, through writing, preaching, and outreaches.
In this prayer, fourteen traditional events in the passion of jesus are recalled and meditated upon. The way of the cross, as a devotion, has its origin in the faithfuls. Dear lord, the cross was the punishment for criminals and insurgents. The font used is kis bt, which is bitstreams version of janson, the font used. 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 suffering of our divine redeemer. The way of the cross with meditations by georgy 6580 views the stations of the cross is devotion to the sacred passion in which we accompany, in spirit, our lord in his sorrowful journey to calvary and meditate on his suffering and death. If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.
O sorrowful mother, in these times wherein the immense majority of men flee from the sacrifice inherent to the perfect fulfillment of all the commandments and counsels of thy divine son, obtain for all those who meditate on this way of the cross the necessary strength for each to carry his cross to the heights of calvary. This way of the cross, grant me to offer devoutly in memory of that painful journey. Download praying through the holy week an easter prayer guide and more beautiful free printables with inspiring christian messages, holiday and seasonal images, and encouraging quotes. This facsimile should be quite faithful to the original. Faustinas diary divine mercy in my soul introductory prayer. How to make the stations of the cross onlineministries.
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