An ignatian journey through the stations of the cross and the 15minute prayer solution. James martin, sj gary jansens station to station is more than a book about prayer. The stations of the cross developed as a devotion in earnest, however, around the th to 14th centuries. Hiresolution photographs of the handpainted basrelief stations of the cross scenes created in 1896 by francis mayer. First on this page is a reprint of a printable stations of the cross booklet according to the method of st.
Prayer book nice designed christian app for your daily devotional. How to pray the stations of the cross getfed getfed. The first edition of this little book of devotions, edited by loren gavitt, was published in 1947. The sacrament of reconciliation examining your conscience prayer for help guidelines rite of penance.
This minister prays the opening and closing prayers, leads the acclamation, announces the stations, and says the prayer that concludes each station. And they declare it to be the liturgy of this church. Stations of the cross rosary olive wood rosary collections all rosaries featured rosaries birthstone rosaries how to pray the rosary precious stones rosary boxes rosary bracelets stations of the cross rosaries. Visit the second and subsequent stations, in number order.
There are several versions of the via crucis, or way of the cross, and you might find one in a prayer book or devotional on your shelf. Ideally, everyone who prays with you should have his or her own copy so they can recite the prayers and. Meditations of st alphonsus liguori, from st vincents prayer book rcdai livestream. Then he took with him peter and the two sons of zebedee, and he began to be saddened and exceedingly troubled. At the cross her station keeping attributed to the fransiscan poet jacopone da todi. The better they pray through lent, the more they may rightly rejoice at the resurrection on. The stations of the cross can be meditated on as a family or can be used as an act of solitary prayer. The stations of the cross depict through artistic expression the path that christ walked on the day of his crucifixion. Each of the meditations is followed by a verse from the hymn, stabat mater, which is translated in english. Prayer before the way of the cross my lord jesus christ. Opening prayer act of contrition o my god, my redeemer, behold me here at thy feet.
The stations of the cross, the way of the cross, and the via dolorosa sorrowful way all refer to the same devotion. A period of silence should be observed between the scripture reading and the prayer. Alphonsus liguori, who is one of my favorite saints. The stations of the cross are commonly found in churches as a. Here is the long version of stations of the cross or way of the cross with meditations and prayers. One particularly beautiful tradition in the catholic church is praying the stations of the cross. We adore thee, o lord jesus christ, and bless thee. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of his last day, beginning with his condemnation.
The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as the individual moves from station to station. The pictures of the stations of the cross taken from church of the holy trinity, gainesville, virginia by timeline media. Mar 10, 2017 how to pray the stations of the cross as if you were there. Where noted, prayers are from the book of common prayer. As we accompany jesus on his journey to calvary, let us take a moment to remember how difficult that journey was. Stations of the cross for our time an introduction.
Include all the relevant prayers of 14 stations of cross. Its a great idea to go over the stations of the cross with children during lent. Catholic kids catholic prayers 40 days of prayer printable prayers prayers for children praying the rosary lenten prayer room mini books. Printable stations of the cross for children booklet and. I try to use it daily and will give copies free to any one who will promise to use it regularly. The way of the cross the stations of the cross catholic prayers. See flip book for sample pages these unique, lifesize stations of the cross have been painstakingly sketched, sculpted, and cast. Heres what ive since learned about the stations of the cross and what ive come to love about this devotion. Ecumenical stations of the cross from the catholicunited methodist dialogue. Prayer for those infected with the virus and all who are ill. Specific prayers are recited, then the individual moves to the next station until all 14 are complete. Your family may choose to meditate on the stations of the cross together.
The stations of the cross are commonly found in churches as a series of 14 small icons or images. 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. The book of occasional services is a collection of liturgical resources related to occasions which do not occur with sufficient frequency to warrant their inclusion in the book of common prayer. Closing prayer my jesus, i have traveled your way of the cross. And you, my queen, who was overwhelmed with sorrow, obtain for me by your prayers a tender and a lasting remembrance of the passion of your divine son. Vincentian reflections on the stations of the cross. 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. This can be a moving experience for individuals or families. They are meant to be stopping points along the journey for prayer and meditation. Ideally, everyone who prays with you should have his or her own copy so they can recite the prayers and responses as well. The meditations and prayers were written by the rev.
The stations of the cross, also known as the way of the cross, or via dolorosa sorrowful way, is a popular lenten devotion. Gather your prayer book and perhaps some extra visuals, such as a crucifix or candles. There are fourteen stations in the service, with eight sta. Lord, place your healing hand on those who suffer illness. Praying the stations of the cross for victims of human trafficking en espanol. The stations of the cross, also known as the way of the cross, is normally prayed each friday during lent. Originally, this pious practice was limited to jerusalem and its environs. I think prayer for a lot of us is too heady, too leftbrain. 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. Enable children to accompany christ stepbystep through the traditional 14 stations of the cross 32 pages, 812 x 11 inches with two big pictures for every station. Saint augustines prayer book is an anglocatholic devotional book published for members of the various anglican churches in the united states and canada by the order of the holy cross, an anglican monastic community. Shane represented the acs on the committee that developed the. The following stations of the cross are based on those celebrated by pope john paul ii on.
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. The way of the cross stations of the cross youtube. To know jesus and him crucified is my philosophy, and there is none higher. It is one of the most popular devotions for roman catholics. Use a traditional prayer format with a catholic prayer book which includes the stations, or with a separate stations of the cross booklet to pray.
Bring them to full health and ease their anxious hearts. The newly revised edition includes the treasured liturgies and prayers of the original while offering some. 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 usually observed during lent, especially on lenten fridays and most importantly on good friday. Ccc uscca book ad montage v encuentro proceedings book prayer. Mar 28, 2020 stations of the cross, celebrated by bishop brian mcgee. I am also pleased about the contribution the anglicanorum coetibus society acs made to its publication. Stations of the cross as composed by saint alphonsus ligouri opening prayer. How to pray the stations of the cross as if you were there. Augustines reflections on the stations provided many of the summary statements at the beginning of each. Or your family may choose to focus on one station each evening during the last two weeks of lent. Pray the stations of the cross stations is one main lent activity that gives children a deep understanding of our lords way of the cross, the 14 stations of the cross. Because by thy holy cross thou hast redeemed the world. 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 with text from scripture, also. Looking for a prayer book so that children can lead the stations but still speaks to the entire family. While we can pray this prayer yearround, its particularly emphasized during lent. Printable stations of the cross for children catholic icing. 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. By establishing stations, or places to stop and pray, local churches began inviting people to follow in the footsteps of jesus at their own parish churches. You can pick any time during the week it doesnt have to be friday.
From the book eggs and ashes by ruth burgess and chris polhill. The stations of the cross themselves are usually represented in churches by a series of 14 pictures or sculptures covering our lords passion. 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. A bible reading, a meditation and a prayer for each of fifteen stations of the cross. Stations of the cross for our times bishop of ossory. I complain of my sufferings and find obedience to the fathers will difficult. It can be said as a private form of prayer or, particularly on fridays in lent, as a public liturgy. Alphonsus liguori for fridays in lent and all year, stabat mater. Mar 27, 2011 it is one of the most popular devotions for roman catholics. Pray and experience the stations of the cross at church with the audio version available for download at the holy rosary and divine mercy chaplet dvd is also available. May our prayer and the intercession of the blessed virgin mary encourage them that they are not alone. The pictures were taken by shane schaetzel when he received his copy. If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. When i receive thee into my heart in holy communion, o jesus, make it a fit abiding place for thy adorable body.
Prayer before the way of the cross prayers catholic online. There are many innocent people who suffer so unjustly. Here are some printable stations of the cross resources for kids. Stations of the cross the national shrine of the divine mercy. Enable children to accompany christ stepbystep through the traditional 14 stations of the cross. Stations of the cross shorter version, from st vincents prayer book duration. The devotion consists of meditating on 14 events which form the 14 stations of the cross. These materials are authorized by the general convention through the provisions of title ii, canon 3, section 6 of the canons of the episcopal church. When we find ourselves traveling on good friday to be with family on easter i always print a stations of the cross booklet to take with us so we can pray them on the drive. In this prayer, fourteen traditional events in the passion of jesus are recalled and meditated upon. Good quality images to meditate custom text size and font size includes the prayers with sliding tabs. Eucharistic hour and adoration of the blessed sacrament pange lingua.
The crucifix is a book wherein we learn every virtue, we learn the science of the. Scriptural stations of the cross united states conference. Nov 05, 2012 saint augustines prayer book features holy habits of prayer, devotions to accompany holy eucharist, stations of the cross, and stations of the resurrection, and a wide range of litanies, collects, and prayers for all occasions. Stations of the cross meditations of st alphonsus liguori. It commemorates the suffering and death of jesus through scenes from. Here are a few quick ideas and resources for praying the stations of the cross at home. Apr 10, 2020 here are the stations of the cross, illustrated by some of my favorite artworks. Third, kids can follow along as the priest or deacon moves around the church, to the various stations.
They surround the various sacred places which were personally sanctified by the sufferings and death of our divine savior. The purpose of this devotion is to focus on the passion of jesus christ. Praying the stations of the cross can help give you strength and perspective on. The stations of the cross constitute a major devotion in the catholic world. Especially if you are new to praying the stations of the cross, make sure you have a prayer booklet that will lead you through the stations and help you meditate throughout the experience. Two traditional way of the cross methods for catholics catholic devotional series devotional aid, mycatholicsource on. In times when we cant go to a church to pray in front of the stations on the walls, technology affords us opportunities to pray at home. Gary jansen is senior editor of religion and spirituality at the crown publishing group. The book of occasional services 2018 episcopal church.
We gather on this day as christians united in prayer. Stations of the cross booklet march 2, 2014 april, coloring, february, lent, march, stations of the cross standard one of the most common suggestions and requests we receive is for coloring pages that are more suited to little hands. 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. Feb 14, 2018 the stations of the cross from sacred scripture is available for mp3 digital download. I accepted the responsibility of editing a new version with genuine affection. These follow the events that led up to jesus crucifixion, and include, in order, jesus carrying his cross, jesus falling for the first time, jesus meeting his mother, simon helping jesus carry his cross, veronica wiping jesus face, jesus falling for the second time, the women of jerusalem crying over jesus, jesus falling for the. Praying the stations of the cross as a family the koala mom. 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. Stations of the cross king of peace episcopal church.
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. 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 currently found in almost every church. Looking for a prayer book so children can lead the stations. The presiding minister may be a priest, deacon, or layperson. 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. He is the author of several books, including station to station. Mar 26, 2020 here are a few quick ideas and resources for praying the stations of the cross at home.
Praying with the stations of the crosswith free station. They can look at the stations on the wall or in a book, if your. My mind bogged down by the poverty, sickness, starvation, greed and hatred in the world. In the midst of our busy lives we pause to pray as we reflect on the suffering journey of christ. It has the preparatory prayer and both the latin and the english stabat mater with the prayer before a crucifix in the back. Download a handout offering background and reflections on the stations of the cross.
Finding hope in a weary land margaret adams parker. Community prayer edition offers parishes and other communities a unique. This brings me to something i have been working on, which started as a small idea and got much larger than i anticipated. Prayer for light our father hail mary creed prayer before going to sleep. How one percent of your day can transform your life. This convention having, in their present session, set forth a book of common prayer, and administration of the sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies of the church, do hereby establish the said book. Easter books stations of the cross baptism penance reconciliation first communion confirmation sale clearance rosary best seller. The shrines lifesize stations of the cross are featured in a beautiful prayer book from marian press available at. Praying the stations of the cross at home ascension press media. Traditional catholic printable stations of the cross booklet according to the method of st. The crucifix is a book wherein we learn every virtue, we learn the science of the saints, and therein we find all. Although the original number of stations varied greatly, they became fixed at 14 in the 18th century.
My book focuses on the scriptural stations of the cross because i. This printable prayer book for the stations of the cross is made with just two sheets of paper, and a couple staples. Most popular prayers downloadable pdfs catholic online. The devotion originated with pilgrims in jerusalem retracing the traditional steps jesus is believed to have followed on good friday. Stations of the cross prayer download sadlier religion.
At each station, the individual recalls and meditates on a specific event from christs last day. More than half of the prayer books and pamphlets use the way of the cross as composed by st. I have used a few specific sources for the format and content. Fill out the form to download the stations of the cross prayer now. The hymn stabat mater is traditional with the stations. There is a great deal of substantial and helpful material here, and. In his beautiful new book, he offers a deeply personal take on the scriptural stations of the cross, inviting a new generation of believersthrough his stories, reflections and prayersinto this ancient devotion. From the bottom of my heart i am sorry for all my sins, because by. Stations of the cross, celebrated by bishop brian mcgee. For almost fifty years, the simple, intimate, and powerful words of clarence enzlers perennially bestselling stations of the cross booklet have invited readers to grow closer to christ by embracing the mystery of suffering in the world. One or more readers may read the scriptural reflections.