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Could you walk a mile in Jesus' shoes? The Stations of the Cross bring us closer to Christ as we reflect on the great love he showed us in his most painful Passion!
The faithful have often prayed the Stations of the Cross (also known as the Stations of the Cross) in a group at different parish churches, usually on Fridays. during Lent.
But for those of you whose churches are sadly not yet open or only partially open during the Covid pandemic, take heart! You can always pray this great prayer yourself at home, or alone in an open church,say both the words of the priest and the response of the congregation.
The Stations of the Cross themselves are usually represented in churches by a series of 14 images or sculptures representing the Passion of Our Lord. They are meant to be "stops" on the path to prayer and meditation.
Tradition traces this loving homage to our Lord as the Blessed Mother retraces the final steps of her Son along what is known as the Via Dolorosa (the Sorrowful Way) on his way to his Crucifixion on Calvary in Jerusalem.
As early as the 4th century AD, pilgrims to the Holy Land commemorated the Passion of Christ in a similar way. However, the Via Crucis developed as a serious devotion around the 13th-14th centuries.
It became a way for those who couldn't make the long, expensive and arduous journey to Jerusalem to at least make a prayer pilgrimage to his church! Although the original number of stations varied greatly, it was set at 14 in the 18th century.
We offer this representation of the following seasons using the method attributed to the great Saint Alfonso de Ligorio of the 18th century.
Note that there is also a saying between the individual stationsoHis father, Ave Maria, ybe the glory, congregations often sing verses from the Stabat Mater, a moving hymn about Our Lady's grief over the Passion of her Son.
According to the method of San Alfonso, there are extracts from theTexto del Stabat Materat the end of each of the stations below
The Stations of the Cross provide us with great material for prayer and meditation. Following Jesus' path from damnation to crucifixion increases both our sorrow for our sins and our desire for his help in avoiding temptation and carrying our own crosses. Meditating on the sufferings of Christ can help us become more like him by imitating his virtues of obedience, humility, charity, patience, and perseverance.
One final note: The reference in the fifth season to the cruelty of the Jews is in no way intended to be an endorsement or an invitation to the anti-Semitism that has plagued mankind. As we read in the first station: "My sins have condemned you to death."
Sinful humanity as a whole was involved in the passion of our Lord, and to redeem us submitted to the barbaric and shameful treatment recorded in the seasons. And remember, Jesus did this not just for first-century Jews, Romans, or Palestinians, but for all of us, and that includesyou and I!!
We hope you find this transcript of the following Stations of the Cross helpful in your spiritual journey during Lent and beyond!
opening sentence: My Lord Jesus Christ, you made this path to die for me with an ineffable love and I left you unworthy so many times; but now I love you with all my heart, and because I love you, I sincerely regret having offended you. Forgive me, my God, and allow me to accompany you on this path. You will die for love of me; I too, my beloved Redeemer, would like to die for love of you. My Jesus, I will always live and die united with You.
The first station - Jesus is sentenced to death.V. We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R. Because you redeemed the world by your holy cross.
The priest says:Remember how Jesus, after being scourged and crowned with thorns, was unjustly condemned to be crucified by Pilate.
We answer:My beloved Jesus, it was not Pilate, it was my sins that sentenced you to death. I beg you, for the merits of this sad trip, to assist my soul on its way to eternity.I love you, my beloved Jesus; I love you more than myself; I'm sincerely sorry for insulting you. Don't let him break up with you again. grant me that I can always love you; and then do with me what you want.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory to the Father
Holding his station on the cross
The sad mother stood and cried
Very close to Jesus until the end
The second station - Jesus is made to carry his cross
V. We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R. Because you redeemed the world by your holy cross.
The priest says:Remember how on this path Jesus remembered us with the cross on his shoulders and offered his Father the death he was about to suffer.
We answer:My beloved Jesus, I embrace all the tribulations that You have decreed for me, even death. I beg you, for the merits of the pain you have endured in carrying your cross, give me the necessary help to carry mine with all patience and resignation.
I love you, Jesus, my love; I'm sorry I insulted you. Don't let him break up with you again. grant me that I can always love you; and then do with me what you want.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory to the Father.
Through his heart he shared his pain,
bears all his bitter torment,
Now finally the sword is over
The third station - Jesus falls the first time
V. We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R. Because you redeemed the world by your holy cross.
the priest says: Consider this first fall of Jesus under his cross. His flesh was torn by whipping, his head was crowned with thorns, and he had lost much blood. He was so weak that he could barely walk and yet he had to carry this great load on his shoulders. The soldiers severely beat him and he fell several times during the journey.
We answer: My beloved Jesus, it is not the weight of the cross but my sins that have caused you so much suffering. Ah, by the merits of this first fall, deliver me from the misfortune of falling into mortal sin.I love you, oh my Jesus, with all my heart; I'm sorry I insulted you. Don't let him break up with you again. grant me that I can always love you; and then do with me what you want.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory to the Father.
Oh how sad and painful
Was this mother very blessed
Of the Only Begotten!
The fourth station - Jesus meets his sorrowful mother
V. We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R. Because you redeemed the world by your holy cross.
the priest says: Think about the meeting of the son and the mother that took place on this trip. Jesus and Mary looked at each other and their eyes turned into arrows to hurt those hearts that loved each other so tenderly.
We answerMy most loving Jesus, through the pain that you have experienced in this encounter, grant me the grace of a truly devoted love for your Most Holy Mother. And you, my Queen, overwhelmed by pain, reach me through your intercession a firm and tender memory of the suffering of your son.I love you, Jesus, my love; I regret having insulted you. Don't let me insult you again. grant me that I can always love you; and then do with me what you want.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory to the Father
Christ hangs in torment above,
She down below sees the pain
Of his dying glorious son.
Fifth Station - Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry his cross
V. We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R. Because you redeemed the world by your holy cross.
the priest says: Consider that the Jews, seeing Jesus die of weakness at every step and fearing that he would die on the way, as they wanted him to die the ignominious death of the cross, forced Simon of Cyrene to carry the cross behind our Lord.
We answer: My most sweet Jesus, I will not reject the cross as the Cyrenean did; I agree; I embrace it. In particular, I accept the death that you have ordered me; with all the pain that can accompany it; I bind it to your death, I offer it to you. You died for love of me! I will die for love of you and to please you. help me by your graceI love you, Jesus, my love; I'm sorry I insulted you. Don't let me insult you again. grant me that I can always love you; and then do with me what you want.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory to the Father
Is there anyone who wouldn't cry?
'overwhelmed by such deep misery
see the dear mother of Christ
Sixth Station - Veronica wipes the face of Jesus
V. We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R. Because you redeemed the world by your holy cross.
The priest says:Consider how the holy woman named Veronica, seeing that Jesus was so afflicted and that his face was covered with sweat and blood, gave him a towel with which he wiped his lovely face leaving the impression of his holy countenance.
We answer: My dearest Jesus, Your face was beautiful before, but on this path it has lost all its beauty, and the wounds and blood have disfigured it. Oh, my soul too was once beautiful when it received Your grace at baptism; but since then I have disfigured it by my sins; Only you, my Redeemer, can restore his former beauty. Do this through your passion,
oh jesus I'm sorry I insulted you. Don't let me insult you again. grant me that I can always love you; and then do with me what you want.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory to the Father.
Can the human heart do without it?
To share your pain
In the immeasurable pain of this mother?
The Seventh Station - Jesus falls the second time
V. We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R. Because you redeemed the world by your holy cross.
the priest says: Consider the second fall of Jesus under the cross - a fall that renews the pain of all the wounds of the head and limbs of our tormented Lord.
We answer: My most meek Jesus, how many times have you forgiven me and how many times have I fallen and insulted you again! Oh, by the merits of this new case, give me the help I need to endure in Your grace until death. Make me always be able to entrust myself to You in all the temptations that come to me.
I love you, Jesus, my love, with all my heart; I'm sorry I insulted you. Don't let me insult you again. grant me that I can always love you; and then do with me what you want.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory to the Father
Mistreated, mocked, cursed, stained,
She saw her tender child
All with bloody scourge for hire.
Eighth Station - The women of Jerusalem weep for Jesus
V. We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R. Because you redeemed the world by your holy cross.
the priest says: Remember how these women cried with compassion when they saw Jesus in such a sorry state, shedding blood as he walked. But Jesus said to them: Do not weep for me, but for your children.
We answerMy Sorrowful Jesus, I cry for the offenses I committed against You, for the pain they deserved and even more for the anger they caused You who loved me so much. It is your love, more than the fear of hell, that makes me weep for my sins.My Jesus, I love you more than myself; I'm sorry I insulted you. Don't let me insult you again. grant me that I can always love you; and then do with me what you want.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory to the Father
For the sins of his own nation,
I saw him hanging in desolation
Until he sent his spirit.
The Ninth Station - Jesus falls the third time
V. We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R. Because you redeemed with your holy crossthe world.
the priest says: Think about the third fall of Jesus Christ. His weakness was extreme, and the cruelty of his executioners, who tried to quicken his steps when he barely had the strength to move, was exaggerated.
We answer: Ah, my outraged Jesus, by the merits of the weakness that you suffered when you went to Calvary, give me enough strength to overcome all human respect and all my evil passions that have led me to admit your contempt for friendship.I love you, Jesus, my love, with all my heart; I'm sorry I insulted you. Don't let me insult you again. grant me that I can always love you; and then do with me what you want.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory to the Father
Oh mother, source of love!
touch my spirit from above,
Make my heart your will.
The tenth station - Jesus is stripped of his clothes
V. We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R. Because you redeemed the world by your holy cross.
the priest says: Think about the violence with which the executioners stripped Jesus naked. His undergarments clung to his torn flesh, pulling them off so roughly his skin came off with them. Have mercy on your Redeemer who has been treated so cruelly and tell him:
We answer: My innocent Jesus, by the merits of the torment that you felt, help me to strip myself of all affection for the things of the earth, so that I can put all my love in You, that you are so worthy of my love. I love you, oh Jesus, with all my heart; I'm sorry I insulted you. Don't let me insult you again. grant me that I can always love you; and then do with me what you want.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory to the Father
make me feel how you felt
Let my soul shine and melt
With the love of Christ my Lord.
The eleventh station - Jesus is nailed to the cross
V. We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R. Because you redeemed the world by your holy cross.
the priest says: Remember how Jesus, after being thrown on the cross, stretched out his hands and offered the sacrifice of his life to his Eternal Father for our salvation. These barbarians fastened him with nails and then, raising the cross, made him die of fear on that notorious gallows.
We answer:My Jesus! Loaded with contempt, nail my heart to your feet so that it may always remain in loving you and never leave you again.I love you more than myself; I'm sorry I insulted you. Don't let me insult you again. grant me that I can always love you; and then do with me what you want.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory to the Father.
Holy Mother, pierce me;
In my heart each wound is renewed
Of my crucified Savior.
Twelfth Station: Jesus rises from the cross and dies
V. We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R. Because you redeemed the world by your holy cross.
the priest says: Remember how Jesus, after three hours of torment on the cross, consumed by torment, surrendered to the weight of his body, bowed his head and died. [Pause for a moment.]
We answer: Oh my dying Jesus, I devoutly kiss the cross on which you died for love of me. I deserved for my sins to die a miserable death; but your death is my hope. Ah, for the merits of your death, give me the grace to die, embrace your feet and burn with love for you. In your hands I commend my soul.I love you with all my heart; I regret having insulted you. Don't let me insult you again. grant me that I can always love you; and then do with me what you want.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory to the Father
let me share your pain with you
Murdered for all my sins
Who died in agony for me.
The thirteenth station - Jesus is taken down from the cross
V. We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R. Because you redeemed the world by your holy cross.
the priest says: Consider how, after the death of our Lord, two of his disciples, Joseph and Nicodemus, took him down from the cross and deposited him in the arms of his sorrowful mother, who received him with indescribable tenderness and hugged him to her bosom. .
We answer:O Mother of Sorrows, for the love of this Son, accept me as your servant and pray to Him for me. And you, my Redeemer, since you died for me, let me love you; because I only want you my Jesusand I regret having offended you. Don't let me insult you again. grant me that I can always love you; and then do with me what you want.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory to the Father
let me mix tears with you
cry for the one who cried for me,
every day that i live
the fourteenth station-Jesus is put in the tomb
V. We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R. Because you redeemed the world by your holy cross.
the priest says: Remember how the disciples took the body of Jesus to bury it, accompanied by his holy mother, who arranged it in the sepulcher with her own hands. Then they closed the tomb and everyone withdrew.
We answer:Ah, my buried Jesus, I kiss the stone that encloses you. But on the third day you rose again. I beg you, by your resurrection, let me rise gloriously with you on the day of judgment, to always be with you in heaven, to praise and love you forever.I love you and I regret having offended you. Don't let me insult you again. grant me that I can always love you; and then do with me what you want.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory to the Father.
stay with you through the cross;
crying and praying there with you
It's all I ask you to give
After this recitation of the Stations of the Cross, it is customary to conclude this devotion by saying:Our Father, Hail Mary, and thebe the gloryfive times in honor of the passion of Jesus Christ. This can be followed by aOur Father, Hail Mary,ybe the gloryfor the intentions of our Holy Father and thisPrayer to Jesus crucified:
BEHOLD, oh good and most sweet Jesus,
I drop to my knees in front of your eyes
and with the fervent desire of my soul
I pray and beg you
to impress my heart
living feelings of faith,
hope and charity,
with true repentance for my sins
and a very strong desire for change:
while with deep affection and sadness of the soul
I think inside myself
and mentally contemplate your five most precious sores,
to see what David the prophet
spoke of you long ago in your own person,
my Jesus: "They pierced my hands and my feet,
They have counted all my bones.
What better and deeper example of humility and love could there be than that of Jesus, the Son of God, "one in being with the Father", as we say in the Bible.nicene creed, who allowed himself to be condemned and crucified as a common criminal for sins that he did not even commit, for our sins?
As Saint Paul rightly said in his letter to the Romans (5:7-8), you could sacrifice your life for someone good or just. However, while we were sinners, Christ sacrificed his life for our salvation.
How do we deal with our sinful tendencies? Regarding the second fall of our Lord, at the seventh station of the Via Crucis (in the words of Saint Alfonso Ligorio), we ask him "that in all the temptations that come to me, I always entrust myself to You".
In the sacrament of penance you can confess your sins and ask God for forgiveness. You can also pray for his mercy to help you avoid sin and get up faster when you fall.
Meditation on the Passion of Christ at the Stations of the Cross can strengthen your soul. Have you experienced days or times in your life where nothing seems to be going right, especially these days? Do you sometimes feel like a total failure? Well, you are not in the eyes of Jesus!
And whatever you're going through, He says through His passion, "I was there too!" Our God is not a high being who is distant from everything and has not deeply experienced the pain and suffering of fallen humanity! Jesus was "in all things tested as we are, except sin" (Hebrews 4:15).
However, he treated her affliction with great dignity and grace. This is not meant to belittle our own trials and difficulties, but to give us a sense of perspective as we look to Christ as a model of patience and perseverance through his suffering! As St. Gregory once remarked: "If we remember the passion of Christ, nothing seems so difficult that it cannot be borne with equanimity."
In the Old Testament, God tells the prophet Jeremiah that he knew him before he was formed in his mother's womb. In essence, Jesus tells us from his Passion: Not only did I know each one of you, but I died for you! In return, He asks us to “keep my commandments” (John 14:15) and to do all we can to know and follow his will by accepting his gift of salvation.
Through his passion, Christ saved us by satisfying divine justice for humanity's transgressions resulting from the fall of Adam and Eve and original sin. But although he opened the gates of heaven for us, he did not promise us paradise here on earth.
One of the fundamental tenets of our faith is that we must walk the path of Calvary (where Jesus was crucified) to figuratively reach heaven. As our Lord once said: "Whoever does not take up his cross and follow me, he is not worthy of me" (Mt 10, 38).
The good news is that Jesus is there for each of us to help us carry our cross in life and to inspire us to do the same for others in our charitable actions on his behalf. We ask you in the prayer of S. Alfons Liguori during the Second Via Crucis that "because of the pain you suffered carrying your Cross, you deserve to give me the necessary help to carry mine".
Christ is more than willing to help us if we sacrifice our worries for the forgiveness of sins. In this sense, how many times have you heard or read about someone whose faith in our Lord has helped them overcome a tragedy, such as a serious illness or the death of a loved one?
Remember also that Easter Sunday always follows Good Friday! Just as the passion of our Lord was followed by his resurrection, so, as Saint Paul said, by his grace we too can be his heirs, "if we suffer with him, so that we may also be glorified with him" (Rom 8:17). . .
This fits nicely with the Liguori prayer at the fourteenth station, when we ask Jesus "to make me rise gloriously with you on the last day, so that I may always be with you in heaven."
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What are the Stations of the Cross summary? ›
The series of stations is as follows: (1) Jesus is condemned to death, (2) he is made to bear his cross, (3) he falls the first time, (4) he meets his mother, (5) Simon of Cyrene is made to bear the cross, (6) Veronica wipes Jesus' face, (7) he falls the second time, (8) the women of Jerusalem weep over Jesus, (9) he ...
What is the response for Stations of the Cross? ›We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you. Response: Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world. Reader Dear Jesus, When you were nailed to the cross You forgave all of our sins.
What is the opening prayer for the Stations of the Cross? ›Almighty and eternal Father, / accept our prayer of thanksgiving for your Beloved Son, our Saviour and Lord. / As we recall his Sacred Passion / send the Spirit of Christ into our hearts,/we beg You,/ so that whether we pray or work we might do all in union with Christ our Redeemer. / Amen.
What do the 14 Stations of the Cross represent? ›The Stations of the Cross refer to a series of depictions of Christ's journey. They represent 14 key moments in the trial, crucifixion, and burial of Jesus Christ. Stations of the Cross, or the Way of the Cross, have been celebrated by Roman Catholic believers for centuries, typically right before Easter.
Why is it called Stations of the Cross? ›The Stations of the Cross devotion is called “Stations” because it invites us to wait on the Lord in our own journey of faith. We are pilgrims on the way to heaven, and this devotion helps us walk closely with Jesus so that we may be ever more conformed to the Way of Love, which is the Way of the Cross.
What is station of the cross and its meaning? ›noun phrase. often capitalized S&C. : a series of usually 14 images or pictures especially in a church that represent the stages of Christ's passion and death. : a devotion involving commemorative meditation before the stations of the cross.
What happens in the 4 station of the cross? ›The Fourth Station — Jesus Meets His Mother
Mary moves toward her Son, but due to the Cross, their embrace is restricted. No words are spoken. No words are necessary — their connection communicates compassion and love. Despite her immense suffering, Mary remains.
The Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way of the Cross or Via Crucis, commemorate Jesus's passion and death on the cross. There are 14 stations that each depict a moment on his journey to Calvary, usually through sacred art, prayers, and reflections.
Why do we need to pray the Stations of the Cross? ›They offer strength in times of suffering.
Praying the Stations of the Cross reminds us that we are not alone in our suffering: Jesus suffers with us. He chose to embrace every aspect of human life, including suffering and death.
First Station: Jesus is condemned to death. The first Station of the Cross tells us that 'Jesus is condemned to death'. It is easy enough to interpret this as referring to the moment at which Pontius Pilate hands Jesus over to the chief priests, because this as close to a single moment of 'condemnation' as we have.
How long is the Stations of the Cross prayer? ›
On Hallow, you can pray with the Stations of the Cross in a condensed “daily” format (up to 20 minutes), or you can pray the longer Stations Challenge, which guides you in Lectio Divina for each station (10 – 20 minutes each).
What is the closing prayer at the Stations of the Cross? ›My Jesus, my savior, we are now at the end of the Way of the Cross, and your ultimate triumph. You showed in your great passion, true grace, love and mercy in the face of cruelty and violence. Help me to embrace and trust my Father's will as you did. Let me be the face of your peace for others as you taught.
What type of prayer is the Stations of the Cross? ›Praying the Stations of the Cross is a traditional way of praying during Lent. We pray this familiar prayer to be with Jesus Christ, who walked this journey carrying the cross, the instrument of his death, out of love and commitment to us.
What happens at the 8th Station of the Cross? ›The Eighth Station — Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem
In his suffering, they saw his innocence, which moved them to tears. But they don't see that the forces that carried Jesus to the cross — selfishness, fear, greed, pride — are also at work in their own hearts.
I ask you by your Resurrection to make me rise gloriously with you at my last day. Let me be always united with you in heaven to praise you, love you, and glorify you forever. Breathe on me now and let me receive the Holy Spirit. AMEN.
Why is the 12th Station of the Cross important? ›In the New Testament the place where Jesus was crucified is called Golgotha (from the Aramaic word for “skull”).
Who created the Stations of the Cross? ›In the end it was Leonard of Port Maurice or Porto Maurizio (Italy) (1676–1751), a Franciscan of the Riformella, who established what we know as the 14 Stations of the Cross. During his long life as missionary, Saint Leonard erected more than 570 Stations of the Cross.
Does every Catholic Church have the Stations of the Cross? ›St. Leonard of Port Maurice became known as the "Preacher of the Way of the Cross" in the 18th century because he is credited with erecting more than 572 stations between 1731 and 1751. Today almost all Catholic churches have a set of the stations somewhere on the church grounds.
When did Catholics start praying the Stations of the Cross? ›In 1742, Pope Benedict XIV exhorted all priests to enrich their churches with the Way of the Cross, which must include 14 crosses and are usually accompanied with pictures or images of each particular station.
Why do Catholics follow the Stations of the Cross? ›The object of the Stations is to help the faithful to make in spirit, as it were, a pilgrimage to the chief scenes of Christ's sufferings and death, and this has become one of the most popular of Catholic devotions.
What happens in station 3 of the Cross? ›
The Third Station – Jesus Falls the First Time
Reflection: Under the immense weight of the Cross, Jesus is brought to his knees. The crowd is watching, laughing — and only a few have pity on him. Jesus does not remain crushed by the burden. With great difficulty, he stands up and continues his journey.
The Fifth Station — Simon Helps Jesus Carry His Cross
Those closest to Jesus — those who once walked with him — were now hiding in fear. He was alone in his suffering and the soldiers saw his strength weakening. They pulled Simon of Cyrene from the crowd. Jesus accepted his help, and together they carried the Cross.
The Seventh Station — Jesus Falls the Second Time
Reflection: Under the weight of the Cross, Jesus falls a second time. His body shakes from the trauma it is enduring. Jesus presses his hands against the dust and dirt of the road, and finds the strength to stand again.
You're not limited to praying the Stations of the Cross during Lent, though. You can pray it whenever you want to reconnect with Jesus, wherever you are. Whether on foot or from a favorite chair, you can practice this devotion to walk with Jesus through his suffering and death.
Who should lead the Stations of the Cross? ›The presiding minister may be a priest, deacon, or layperson. This minister prays the opening and closing prayers, leads the acclamation, announces the stations, and says the prayer that concludes each station.
What are the 4 ends of prayer? ›The acronym of ACTS is used as a way to remember these ends (Adoration, Contrition, Thanksgiving, and Supplication [petition]).
What to say to end a prayer? ›Lord, please help us to serve you in all we do. Help us to honor you both today and every day. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen.
What is the Way of the Cross prayer short version? ›We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You. Because by Your holy cross You have redeemed the world. By Thy second fall, preserve me, dear Lord, from relapse into sin.
What are the 3 parts to prayer? ›Praise, pardon, and petition are three essential elements of prayer that we will encounter in our journey through the Lord's Prayer.
What is the Cross called in prayer? ›Making the sign of the cross (Latin: signum crucis), or blessing oneself or crossing oneself, is a ritual blessing made by members of some branches of Christianity.
How many Stations of the Cross are in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre? ›
The Stations of the Cross are 14 points along the Way of the Cross in the Old City leading from the Church of the Flagellation to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Where are the Stations of the Cross? ›Located at The Cloisters on the Platte, the Stations of the Cross is a 2,500 foot long walking tour with audio meditations, comprised of 14 sculpture stations that represent Christ's trial through his burial. The Stations of the Cross will reopen for the season on Monday, March 13, 2023.
Why are there 15 Stations of the Cross? ›Traditionally there were fourteen stations. During his papacy, which began in 1978, Pope John Paul II encouraged Catholics to add a fifteenth Station, the Resurrection of Christ, which is now included in many Catholic churches.
What does it mean to pray the Stations of the Cross? ›The Stations of the Cross is a devotional service commemorating the last journey of Christ from Pilate's house to his entombment. The custom of walking the Stations of the Cross came into usage in the Fifteenth Century as an outgrowth of the Christian Crusades to the Middle East.
What are the benefits of praying the Stations of the Cross? ›The reason for praying the Stations of the Cross is to enter into the mystery of Jesus' gift of himself for us – to experience his means of transforming suffering through love. We do this “through, with, and in him,” step by step, learning how this plan of love can be carried out by us today.
Who wrote the Stations of the Cross in the Bible? ›Pascha's stations 4 to 15 correspond to the present order of the Way of the Cross. Adrichomius who attempted a scholarly reconstitution of Jesus' Via Crucis in his book Jerusalem sicut Christi tempore floruit (1584) incorporated the order of stations set out by Pascha.
How many Stations of the Cross are there 2022? ›The Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way of the Cross or Via Crucis, commemorate Jesus's passion and death on the cross. There are 14 stations that each depict a moment on his journey to Calvary, usually through sacred art, prayers, and reflections.
Why is the Stations of the Cross important? ›The Stations of the Cross have formed part of Christian devotion for many centuries because they offer a particularly vivid way of following in the steps of Jesus on the way to the Cross.
What is the first station of the cross? ›First Station: Jesus is condemned to death. The first Station of the Cross tells us that 'Jesus is condemned to death'. It is easy enough to interpret this as referring to the moment at which Pontius Pilate hands Jesus over to the chief priests, because this as close to a single moment of 'condemnation' as we have.
What was the 13th station of the cross? ›Stations of the Cross – The Thirteenth Station: Jesus is Taken Down From the Cross. My Jesus, it was with deep grief that Mary finally took You into her arms and saw all the wounds sin had inflicted upon You.
What is the 15 station of the cross prayer? ›
I ask you by your Resurrection to make me rise gloriously with you at my last day. Let me be always united with you in heaven to praise you, love you, and glorify you forever. Breathe on me now and let me receive the Holy Spirit. AMEN.