View an online presentation of the stations of the cross for children. The meditations on the stations of the cross this year were prepared by the. Click to share on twitter opens in new window click to share on facebook opens in new window tags. This booklet contains a beautiful, traditional, allages version of the stations of the cross, appropriate for use in the home or in a church. Since prayer is any conversation with god, these prayer moments can happen privately or in groups. Vincentian reflections on the stations of the cross. 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. Read it online, print, or listen to the traditional audio recording below.
So many times i have sinned, but i repent sincerely because i love you. Fourteenth station jesus is laid in the tomb we adore you, o christ, and we praise you. Stations of the cross or the way of the cross, also known as way of sorrows or via crucis. Ideally, one voice will name the station and say the introductory words from the bible, and a. Praying the stations the stations of the cross can be prayed at any time, but become significant to the catholic spiritual life during lent, where many local church parishes pray the stations on. We adore you, o christ, and we praise you, because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Stations of the cross for our times ossory diocese. I feel like a modern version of that thief who implored christ with the. Station of the cross prayer tagalog version pdf news. When they came to golgotha, the place called the skull, they crucified jesus and the robbers, one on his right and the other on his left. The way of the cross this is my onsite version, with text from the scriptures.
The stations of the cross are a 14step catholic devotion that commemorates jesus christs last day on earth as a man. Catholic for life, catholic prayers, stations of the cross, way of the cross. Catholics walk to the fourteen stations of the way of the cross and stop to pray at each one. Part of the observance of holy week is praying of the way of the cross also known as the stations of the cross, where. The via dolorosa a virtual online tour of the way of sorrows in jerusalem ewtn stations of the cross stations of the cross from eternal word television network, with reflections written by mother angelica creighton university stations from creighton university. Stations of the cross for our times bishop of ossory. The stations of the cross are also know as way of sorrows or simply the way. Amen then jesus told his disciples, if any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take of their cross. Augustines reflections on the stations provided many of the summary statements at the beginning of each.
The way of the crossstations of the cross extended. In this version of the printable stations of the cross for kids, there is a cover and a page for each of the 14 stations. The stations of the cross, also known as the way of the cross, is normally prayed each friday during lent. At the cross her station keeping, stood the mournful mother weeping, close. 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. Stations of the cross introduction, contents, ideas for use and scripts. Here are some printable stations of the cross resources for kids. The stations grew out of imitations of via dolorosa in jerusalem which is believed to the be the actual. The new way of the cross awit at papuri communications. Stations of the cross, jesus is inviting us to journey with him and to reflect on his suffering as it. Reflections on the stations of the cross lent, 2012. Book of common prayer, laid it down as a rule, that the particular forms of divine worship, and the rites and ceremonies appointed to be used therein, being things in their own nature indifferent, and alterable, and so acknowledged. Joseph of arimathea took the body of jesus, and wrapping it in a clean linen cloth he laid it in his new tomb, which he had hewn out of rock.
In this prayer, fourteen traditional events in the passion of jesus are recalled and meditated upon. 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. Pilate brought jesus outside and said to the people, what shall i do, then, with the one you call the king of the jews. The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as the individual moves from station to station. We adore you, o christ, and we praise you because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. The celebration of the stations of the cross is common on the fridays of lent, especially good friday. Stations of the cross franciscan friars of the atonement. Printable stations of the cross for children booklet and. Hit space bar to pause video to pray our father etc in between stations or pray with our extended version. The stations of the cross english and filipino by awit at papuri communications. Holy week or semana santa is one of the most celebrated traditions of filipino catholics.
It involves meditating at way stations on the way to the cross, recalling jesus journey along the via dolorosa in jerusalem on good friday. The stations of the cross from ancient times, christians have made pilgrimages to holy places. The way of the cross stations of the cross youtube. This printable stations of the cross booklet is so handy. Jesus in the garden of gethsemane we pray for peace in the holy land. By passing on to new generations the sign of the cross, may we be authentic witnesses to the redemption. Because not everyone could travel to jerusalem, the church began to offer. Stations of the cross introduction, contents, ideas for. Often understood as the image of christ burdened isa sa atin by the weight of the cross, the black nazarene is also the after a fall. Stations of the cross way of the cross short version. At each station we use our senses and our imagination to reflect prayerfully upon jesus suffering, death, and resurrection, and to simply experience the visual images to reflect on christs love for us. Stations of the cross stations of the cross according to st. Stations of the cross for our times about these stations.
The crafted stations stand up, but store flat so you can keep them to use again and again. The stations of the cross is a lenten devotion that offers witness to jesus passion and death. He has already experienced profound solidarity with so many on this earth, by being beaten and tortured. In todays way of the cross, we have the image of the. Script for performers living stations of the cross. Printable stations of the cross booklet according to st. Kurishinte vazhi way of the cross malayalam full fr. Children will be able to color the cover and there is a picture on each of the pages for the stations that they may color in as well.
Download the pdf of the stations of the cross for children to help you pray during lent. I have used a few specific sources for the format and content. It can be used on its own, or with erected stations, and alone or in a group. Products prices and promotions posted online may vary from any st pauls retail outlets because of.
In the medieval period, when pilgrimage to jerusalem was popular, people there began to walk the traditional path jesus took from his arrest to his passion and death. We adore you, o christ, and we bless you, because by your. The devotion originated with pilgrims in jerusalem retracing the traditional steps jesus is believed to have followed on good friday. Station of the cross prayer alog version by makarim february, 2020 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 for our times have been devised by the faith development services team at the request of the vicars forane of the diocese. This stations of the cross kit is primarily designed to facilitate prayer. Children love having their own copy and even coloring the beautiful pictures of jesus on his way 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. Stations of the cross printable booklet digital download. The stations can be displayed outside in a park but are usually found inside churches. Download pdf text version this beautiful stations of the cross video is brought to you by the word on fire institute. When they came to the place called the skull, they crucified jesus there together with the two criminals. Kneeling before the altar, make an act of contrition, and form the intention of gaining the indulgences, whether for yourself or for the souls in purgatory. Scripture selections in the modern meditations taken from the nrsv. To you, o jesus, priest and victim, be praise and glory for ever. Consider jesus as he walked this road with the cross on. Way of the cross cross of christ, mystery of love the black nazarene remains to be the most common face of christ in our streets. 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. I have a new set that is a printable stand up easy stations of the cross craft.
To learn more about this exciting new initiative, click the button below. The pious practice of praying the stations of the cross originated in medieval europe when pilgrims were unable to visit the holy land, so instead visited these holy places through prayer. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of his last day, beginning with his condemnation. Stations of the cross for protestants and catholics the. Francis of assisi, the founder of the franciscan order, authored stations of the cross that popularized the devotion throughout the world. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Because, by your holy cross, you have redeemed the.
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