Download a handout offering background and reflections on the stations of the cross. The stations of the cross, also known as the way of the cross, is normally prayed each friday during lent. Praying with the stations of the crosswith free station. It can be said as a private form of prayer or, particularly on fridays in lent, as a public liturgy. James martin, sj gary jansens station to station is more than a book about prayer. First on this page is a reprint of a printable stations of the cross booklet according to the method of st. 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. There are many innocent people who suffer so unjustly. Here is the long version of stations of the cross or way of the cross with meditations and prayers. More than half of the prayer books and pamphlets use the way of the cross as composed by st. Traditional catholic printable stations of the cross booklet according to the method of st. 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.
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. Mar 28, 2020 stations of the cross, celebrated by bishop brian mcgee. It has the preparatory prayer and both the latin and the english stabat mater with the prayer before a crucifix in the back. Here are some printable stations of the cross resources for kids. How to pray the stations of the cross getfed getfed. At the cross her station keeping attributed to the fransiscan poet jacopone da todi. Ideally, everyone who prays with you should have his or her own copy so they can recite the prayers and responses as well. The newly revised edition includes the treasured liturgies and prayers of the original while offering some. Praying the stations of the cross for victims of human trafficking en espanol. Depending on the physical size of the church itself this prayer book of the stations of the cross can be used in 10 or 15 minutes to devoutly walk the stations of the cross and under the usual conditions gain a plenary indulgence for the poor souls. 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.
Fill out the form to download the stations of the cross prayer now. May our prayer and the intercession of the blessed virgin mary encourage them that they are not alone. 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. The devotion consists of meditating on 14 events which form the 14 stations of the cross. When i receive thee into my heart in holy communion, o jesus, make it a fit abiding place for thy adorable body. As we accompany jesus on his journey to calvary, let us take a moment to remember how difficult that journey was. Prayer before the way of the cross my lord jesus christ. Gather your prayer book and perhaps some extra visuals, such as a crucifix or candles. I try to use it daily and will give copies free to any one who will promise to use it regularly.
There is a great deal of substantial and helpful material here, and. 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. Eucharistic hour and adoration of the blessed sacrament pange lingua. It became a way of allowing those who could not make the long, expensive, arduous journey to jerusalem to make a pilgrimage in prayer, at least, in their church. Prayer for those infected with the virus and all who are ill. 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. I think prayer for a lot of us is too heady, too leftbrain. The way of the cross stations of the cross youtube.
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 hiresolution photographs of the handpainted basrelief stations created in 1896 by francis mayer. Good quality images to meditate custom text size and font size includes the prayers with sliding tabs. 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. Although the original number of stations varied greatly, they became fixed at 14 in the 18th century. 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.
Praying the stations of the cross as a family the koala mom. Stations of the cross shorter version, from st vincents prayer book duration. The pictures were taken by shane schaetzel when he received his copy. I have used a few specific sources for the format and content. 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. 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. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of his last day, beginning with his condemnation. 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. Ccc uscca book ad montage v encuentro proceedings book prayer. 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. This can be a moving experience for individuals or families. To know jesus and him crucified is my philosophy, and there is none higher. Finding hope in a weary land margaret adams parker. The devotion originated with pilgrims in jerusalem retracing the traditional steps jesus is believed to have followed on good friday.
The stations of the cross are a 14step catholic devotion that commemorates jesus christs last day on earth as a man. Here are a few quick ideas and resources for praying the stations of the cross at home. Shane represented the acs on the committee that developed the. Looking for a prayer book so children can lead the stations. The stations of the cross depict through artistic expression the path that christ walked on the day of his crucifixion. 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. Alphonsus liguori for fridays in lent and all year, stabat mater.
Catholic kids catholic prayers 40 days of prayer printable prayers prayers for children praying the rosary lenten prayer room mini books. He is the author of several books, including station to station. 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. We gather on this day as christians united in prayer. Heres what ive since learned about the stations of the cross and what ive come to love about this devotion. Stations of the cross for our times bishop of ossory. Prayer for light our father hail mary creed prayer before going to sleep. The pictures of the stations of the cross taken from church of the holy trinity, gainesville, virginia by timeline media. Each of the meditations is followed by a verse from the hymn, stabat mater, which is translated in english. Easter books stations of the cross baptism penance reconciliation first communion confirmation sale clearance rosary best seller. Specific prayers are recited, then the individual moves to the next station until all 14 are complete. The stations of the cross can be meditated on as a family or can be used as an act of solitary prayer.
Alphonsus liguori, who is one of my favorite saints. The hymn stabat mater is traditional with the stations. How one percent of your day can transform your life. Prayer before the way of the cross prayers catholic online. In this prayer, fourteen traditional events in the passion of jesus are recalled and meditated upon. It commemorates the suffering and death of jesus through scenes from. Opening prayer act of contrition o my god, my redeemer, behold me here at thy feet. A period of silence should be observed between the scripture reading and the prayer. Enable children to accompany christ stepbystep through the traditional 14 stations of the cross. The stations of the cross constitute a major devotion in the catholic world. Gary jansen is senior editor of religion and spirituality at the crown publishing group.
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. An illustrated prayer book rating required select rating 1 star worst 2 stars 3 stars average 4 stars 5 stars best name. The crucifix is a book wherein we learn every virtue, we learn the science of the saints, and therein we find all. Bring them to full health and ease their anxious hearts. The meditations and prayers were written by the rev. Ecumenical stations of the cross from the catholicunited methodist dialogue. The better they pray through lent, the more they may rightly rejoice at the resurrection on. Its a great idea to go over the stations of the cross with children during lent. They are meant to be stopping points along the journey for prayer and meditation. Stations of the cross meditations of st alphonsus liguori. One particularly beautiful tradition in the catholic church is praying the stations of the cross. You can pick any time during the week it doesnt have to be friday. One or more readers may read the scriptural reflections.
While we can pray this prayer yearround, its particularly emphasized during lent. Praying the stations of the cross can help give you strength and perspective on. The presiding minister may be a priest, deacon, or layperson. Include all the relevant prayers of 14 stations of cross. The way of the cross the stations of the cross catholic prayers. 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. Vincentian reflections on the stations of the cross. Ideally, everyone who prays with you should have his or her own copy so they can recite the prayers and. I accepted the responsibility of editing a new version with genuine affection. Stations of the cross the national shrine of the divine mercy. 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. Apr 10, 2020 here are the stations of the cross, illustrated by some of my favorite artworks.
We adore thee, o lord jesus christ, and bless thee. There are fourteen stations in the service, with eight sta. Your family may choose to meditate on the stations of the cross together. The stations of the cross, the way of the cross, and the via dolorosa sorrowful way all refer to the same devotion.
Closing prayer my jesus, i have traveled your way of the cross. If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. At each station, the individual recalls and meditates on a specific event from christs last day. While stations of the cross is an excellent reflection for any time of year, lent is an especially appropriate time to meditate and pray on the lords journey toward his death.
Where noted, prayers are from the book of common 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. Two traditional way of the cross methods for catholics catholic devotional series devotional aid, mycatholicsource on. Stations of the cross, celebrated by bishop brian mcgee.
Then he took with him peter and the two sons of zebedee, and he began to be saddened and exceedingly troubled. My book focuses on the scriptural stations of the cross because i. 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. This printable prayer book for the stations of the cross is made with just two sheets of paper, and a couple staples. Originally, this pious practice was limited to jerusalem and its environs. A bible reading, a meditation and a prayer for each of fifteen stations of the cross. The first edition of this little book of devotions, edited by loren gavitt, was published in 1947.
Visit the second and subsequent stations, in number order. Because by thy holy cross thou hast redeemed the world. Stations of the cross prayer download sadlier religion. Praying the stations of the cross at home ascension press media. 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. Printable stations of the cross for children catholic icing. Meditations of st alphonsus liguori, from st vincents prayer book rcdai livestream. Stations of the cross as composed by saint alphonsus ligouri opening prayer. The stations of the cross are usually observed during lent, especially on lenten fridays and most importantly on good friday. Printable stations of the cross for children booklet and. The book of occasional services 2018 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. The purpose of this devotion is to focus on the passion of jesus christ.
Feb 14, 2018 the stations of the cross from sacred scripture is available for mp3 digital download. Scriptural stations of the cross united states conference. The shrines lifesize stations of the cross are featured in a beautiful prayer book from marian press available at. Stations of the cross king of peace episcopal church. I am also pleased about the contribution the anglicanorum coetibus society acs made to its publication. Lord, place your healing hand on those who suffer illness. The stations of the cross developed as a devotion in earnest, however, around the th to 14th centuries. Stations of the cross for our time an introduction. The stations of the cross are commonly found in churches as a. The stations of the cross with text from scripture, also.
The crucifix is a book wherein we learn every virtue, we learn the science of the. The stations of the cross themselves are usually represented in churches by a series of 14 pictures or sculptures covering our lords passion. 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. Community prayer edition offers parishes and other communities a unique. 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. It is one of the most popular devotions for roman catholics. Mar 10, 2017 how to pray the stations of the cross as if you were there. 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.
The stations of the cross, also known as the way of the cross, or via dolorosa sorrowful way, is a popular lenten devotion. The following stations of the cross are based on those celebrated by pope john paul ii on. From the bottom of my heart i am sorry for all my sins, because by. Mar 27, 2011 it is one of the most popular devotions for roman catholics. The stations of the cross are a very visual prayer devotion, which appeals to kids. Hiresolution photographs of the handpainted basrelief stations of the cross scenes created in 1896 by francis mayer. See flip book for sample pages these unique, lifesize stations of the cross have been painstakingly sketched, sculpted, and cast. Or your family may choose to focus on one station each evening during the last two weeks of lent. The sacrament of reconciliation examining your conscience prayer for help guidelines rite of penance. Prayer book nice designed christian app for your daily devotional. They can look at the stations on the wall or in a book, if your.
This minister prays the opening and closing prayers, leads the acclamation, announces the stations, and says the prayer that concludes each station. Looking for a prayer book so that children can lead the stations but still speaks to the entire family. 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. How to pray the stations of the cross as if you were there. This brings me to something i have been working on, which started as a small idea and got much larger than i anticipated. An ignatian journey through the stations of the cross and the 15minute prayer solution. 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.
The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as the individual moves from station to station. And they declare it to be the liturgy of this church. I complain of my sufferings and find obedience to the fathers will difficult. 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. My mind bogged down by the poverty, sickness, starvation, greed and hatred in the world. Most popular prayers downloadable pdfs catholic online. If praying the stations of the cross as a family at church doesnt work, try praying at home together. Augustines reflections on the stations provided many of the summary statements at the beginning of each. 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. 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.