Stations of the cross st stephen lutheran church in. Prayers are taken from the stations of the cross in the colosseum, rome, good friday, 2000. Augustines reflections on the stations provided many of the summary statements at the beginning of each. Pilate brought jesus outside and said to the people, what shall i do, then, with the one you call the king of the jews. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. 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. Printable stations of the cross for children booklet and.
Say the prayer together before moving to the next station. 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. These are purposefully peeking out for you to see them. Traditional catholic printable stations of the cross booklet according to the method of st. Many people do stations more routinely during lent, and often on fridays. Click the audio player below to hear and join in the prayers for each station.
You knew it wouldnt be easy, but you accepted it and carried it just the same. Download this free, beautiful stations of the cross prayer bookwith special digital paintings by brother mickey mcgrath. Reflections on the stations of the cross lent, 2012. Alphonsus liguori for fridays in lent and all year, stabat mater. This booklet contains a beautiful, traditional, allages version of the stations of the cross, appropriate for use in the home or in a church. Pray the stations of the cross with these beautiful images. Stations of the cross dave broom pdf download pl10352.
At each station, the individual recalls and meditates on a specific event from christs last day. Those prevented by poor health or other circumstances. 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 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. The way of the crossstations of the crossextended version. Jan 29, 2018 stations of the cross minibook 15 page booklet featuring pages that are 4. Jesus, as you accepted your cross, you knew you would carry it to your death on calvary. So i thought a pocket sized book of the prayers for stations of the cross would be pretty handy. Station of the cross prayers download what makes religion. Because by thy holy cross, thou hast redeemed the world.
Stations of the cross for our time an introduction. 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 power point free download as powerpoint presentation. This includes all of the same items as the paper bag album, but each. Stations of the cross for priests pray for priests and. The purpose of this devotion is to focus on the passion of jesus christ. The traditional 14 stations of the cross, including the stabat mater verse at every station concluding prayer is the prayer before a crucifix of st francis of assisi introduction and how to pray the stations of the cross. Introduction it is not possible for any lay person, male or female, to grasp or comprehend fully the sublime vocation to the sacred priesthood of jesus christ or what it means to live out this calling. Good quality images to meditate custom text size and font size includes the. An extensive stations of the cross with, at each station, a bible reading and a testimony from a person who witnessed one of the events in the story. Jesus, as you accepted your cross, you knew you would carry it to.
This stations booklet has the exact same prayers that adults use so it can be printed for adults. The stations of the cross, are a way to pray and meditate on christs sacrifice for us. We are reminded that christ lives among us still, sharing the pain of our destitute brothers and sisters. Vincentian reflections on the stations of the cross. Or your family may choose to focus on one station each evening during the last two weeks of lent.
Particularly common as musical accompaniment is the stabat mater. The following stations of the cross are based on those celebrated by pope john paul ii on good friday 1991. We aim at helping catholics understand better the message of jesus christ through words of mouth and charity. The stations of the cross are commonly found in churches as a series of 14 small icons or images.
Download my stations of the cross and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and. Stations of the cross according to the method of st. Download this free stations of the cross booklet to walk the way of the cross with us. The definitive stations of the cross with vocal lead. Working through each station, allow time for the children to reflect on each station and complete the activity. He went out to what is called the place of the skull, which in hebrew is called golgatha. We gather on this day as christians united in prayer. This site is offered by creighton university s collaborative ministry office. There are in total fourteen stations from the time he was condemned to his. Fifth station simon of cyrene helps jesus carry his cross v. Stations of the cross for our times about these stations. The stations of the cross, also called the way of the cross, is a very powerful and beautiful set of meditations and prayers that will. 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. Your family may choose to meditate on the stations of the cross together.
Stations of the cross free download catholic relief services. Community prayer edition offers parishes and other communities a unique and contemporary way to pray the stations. Stations of the cross way of the cross food for the poor. In the picture above you can see that in the printable stations of the cross for children paper bag album, prayers and reflections can be stored inside the book. Johns parish church on the creighton university campus. The stations of the cross, also called the way of the cross, is a very powerful and beautiful set of meditations and prayers that will help you to. Free audio mp3 download of the stations of the cross according to the method of st. We adore you, o christ, and we praise you, because by your holy cross you. Stations of the cross for our times ossory diocese. R because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
As you come to each station, you stop, pray, read the scriptures, pray the prayers, and contemplate the situation before moving on. One of the most powerful ways to enter into the passion and death of jesus is to pray the pious devotion known as the stations of the cross. It includes beautiful black and white line art depicting the events of the passion. Stations of the cross as composed by saint alphonsus ligouri opening prayer.
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. We are committed towards renewing and rebuilding a strong catholic faith, through writing, preaching, and outreaches. Today, we see the face of the suffering christ in the experience of every person who suffers from poverty or cries out for help. Stations of the cross is an awesome prayerful activity to do as a family. Station jesus is nailed to 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. Download free audio files or if you are not familiar with the prayers try the version with subtitles all available free with lots of other.
Opening prayer act of contrition o my god, my redeemer, behold me here at thy feet. How to pray the stations of the cross getfed getfed. It can be used on its own, or with erected stations, and alone or in a group. Include all the relevant prayers of 14 stations of cross. The stations of the cross can be meditated on as a family or can be used as an act of solitary prayer. Mar 19, 2015 stations of the cross is an awesome prayerful activity to do as a family. This book includes inspirational prayers and images from places around the world. When you pray stations of the cross you are tracing the footsteps of christ, in his journey from being condemned to death to his resurrection. With this free stations of the cross booklet, you get a printversion of the 14 beautifully handdrawn stations, each complete with a prayer and reflection. The stations of the cross are usually observed during lent, especially on lenten fridays and most importantly on good friday. Ordinarily this means walking from station to station, but with large groups it suffices for the leader to walk from place to place.
Catholic prayers, stations of the cross, way of the cross. Later, for the many who wanted to pass along the same route, but could not make the trip to jerusalem, a practice developed that. The stations of the cross, also known as the way of the cross, is normally prayed each friday during lent. Station simon of cyrene helps jesus to carry his cross we adore you, o christ, and we praise you. Prayers are taken from the stations of the cross in the colosseum, rome. Specific prayers are recited, then the individual moves to the next station until all 14 are complete. So many times i have sinned, but i repent sincerely because i love you. Based on a version of the via crucis used by pope john paul ii at the colosseum in rome, this worksheet can be used to engage children in the passion story. It is one of the most popular devotions for roman catholics. Join catholics around the world in praying the stations of the cross on fridays during lent. We adore you, o christ, and we praise you, because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. The way of the cross for teens allows you to create a service to fit to your own time frame. Usccb prayer and worship prayers and devotions stations of the cross the following stations of the cross are based on those celebrated by pope john paul ii on good friday 1991. 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.
Community celebrations are usually accompanied by various songs and prayers. As you walk from one station to the next, your walking becomes a devotional act, because you are walking with jesus as he walks to calvary. This excellent devotion has been repeatedly approved by the holy see, and is enriched with many indulgences. Simon of cyrene was forced to help our exhausted savior carry his cross. Download a pdf of the stations of the cross for priests. The daily catholic prayer book by catholic relief services includes.
Hiresolution photographs of the handpainted basrelief stations of the cross scenes created in 1896 by francis mayer. Her favorite prayers stations of the cross why should we pray the stations of the cross. The stations of the cross english and filipino by awit at papuri communications. Short prayers for making the stations of the cross in. The photos of the stations of the cross are courtesy of st. The devotion consists of meditating on 14 events which form the 14 stations of the cross. The way of the cross stations of the cross youtube. Because by thy holy cross thou hast redeemed the world. Mar 27, 2011 the stations of the cross are usually observed during lent, especially on lenten fridays and most importantly on good friday. This is very much a community event in which everyone can be involved. Looking for a prayer book so children can lead the stations. I have used a few specific sources for the format and content. Usccb prayer and worship prayers and devotions 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.
They compelled a passer by who was coming in from the country to carry his cross. Allpowerful and eternal god, for proclaiming the truth your son, jesus. 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. Stations and way of the cross for ios free download and. Short prayers for making the stations of the cross in church begin by expressing sorrow for all the sins of your life and rejecting all attachment to sin. Jesus is made to carry the cross v we adore you, o christ, and we praise you. Read download stations of the cross pdf pdf download. Stations of the cross printable booklet digital download. 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 the curtain of the temple was torn in the middle. In knowing that our lord and savior died such a violent death for love of us, meditating on the stations of the cross becomes an experience where one can unite with christ.
In this prayer, fourteen traditional events in the passion of jesus are recalled and meditated upon. The set of stations presented here centers on the experiences of the suffering poor. Mother teresa teaching of the catechism opening prayer stations of the cross that mother teresa prayed almost every day if you are unable to view link click here stations of the cross in powerpoint show. Pray and experience the stations of the cross at church with the audio version available for download at. Scriptural stations of the cross mp3 audio and text podcast. Stations of the cross is an app that contains text and picture of different version of solemn prayer for catholics during lenten period. 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. As we accompany jesus on his journey to calvary, let us take a moment to remember how difficult that journey was. How pleased would jesus have been, had simon offered his services of his own accord. 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. Most merciful lord, with a contrite heart and penitent spirit i bow down before thy divine majesty. From the bottom of my heart i am sorry for all my sins, because by. This is the first thing on fully catholic that is specially for you. In the midst of our busy lives we pause to pray as we reflect on the suffering journey of christ.
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