New version of the 14 stations of the cross

First on this page is a reprint of a printable stations of the cross booklet according to the method of st. For example, the religious complex of santo stefano in bologna, italy, replicated the church of the holy sepulchre and other religious sites, including mount of olives and valley of josaphat after the siege of 1187, jerusalem fell to the. 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. Apr 05, 2020 illustrated stations of the cross list for kids and adults the illustrated list comes in both black and white and color. Stations of the cross jesus is condemned to death click on every slide to get to the next. We aim at helping catholics understand better the message of jesus christ through words of mouth and charity. Mar 02, 2017 the stations of the cross are a 14 step catholic devotion that commemorates jesus christs last day on earth as a man. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.

It involves meditating at way stations on the way to the cross, recalling jesus journey along the via dolorosa in jerusalem on good friday. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Structurally, mel gibsons 2004 film, the passion of the christ, follows the stations. Stations of the cross for protestants and catholics the. Praying with the stations of the crosswith free station to. There is also a version for each that has 14 stations of the cross and 15 stations of the cross. To you, o jesus, priest and victim, be praise and glory for ever. Station 1 station 2 station 3 station 4 station 5 station 6 station 7 station 8 station 9 station 10 station 11 station 12 station station 14. 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. A simple and useful lenten printable resources featuring the 14 stations of the cross. The stations of the cross are a 14step catholic devotion that commemorates jesus christs last day on earth as a man. The history section on the page we both linked to states, the number of stations varied between seven and thirty. In the same way, after the supper, he took the cup saying, this cup is the new covenant in my blood.

For example, the religious complex of santo stefano in bologna, italy, replicated the church of the holy sepulchre and other religious sites, including mount of olives and valley of josaphat after the siege of 1187, jerusalem fell. This version was inaugurated on good friday 1991 by pope john paul ii. Mar 05, 2016 the new stations of the cross should be ignored. 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 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of his last day, beginning with his condemnation. Praying with the stations of the crosswith free station. The stations of the cross are a 14 step catholic devotion that commemorates jesus christs last day on earth as a man. The scriptural version was not intended to invalidate the traditional version.

Prayers are taken from the stations of the cross in the colosseum, rome. Harmony of various 14 stations of the cross versions. Click to share on facebook opens in new window tags. I have never been to a parish that had more than 14 stations. Francis xavier church for the way of the cross this past friday, march 17th. The catholic hierarchy has never kept it a secret that the vatican, since 1991, at the time of pope john paul ii, began promoting a new version of the stations of the cross in commemorating the death and suffering of christ, which now includes the resurrection of christ. 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. He has already experienced profound solidarity with so many on this earth, by being beaten and tortured.

For this purpose, one visits a certain number of stations fourteen since the six teenth. Below are the stations of the cross as composed by saint alphonsus ligouri. The following stations of the cross are based on those celebrated by pope john paul ii on good friday 1991. On good friday, 1991, pope john paul ii introduced an alternative way to pray the stations of the cross. That way, you can use the version that is your preferred version or your churchs preferred version. Stations of the cross definition, description, history. Dec 18, 2019 include all the relevant prayers of 14 stations of cross. Short version way of the cross linkedin slideshare. One of todays most popular and respected catholic writers presents the first guide to the new stations of the cross, reflecting the revisions made by pope john paul ii. Include all the relevant prayers of 14 stations of cross. Station of the cross way of the cross this devotion arose in jerusalem during the middle ages when pilgrims retraced the steps of the via dolorosa, the distance from the praetorium, where jesus was condemned, to calvary, where he was cruci. Mar 20, 2020 celebrated by reverend edward dougherty of the cathedral staff support st. An ignatian journey through the stations of the cross.

Mar 24, 2012 the chart below shows both the traditional and the revised stations with scripture references. Apr 10, 2020 the 12th stop in a new, socially distant version of stations of the cross stations of the cross really explain the death and resurrection of jesus christ like theres different prayers for like. 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 presiding minister may be a priest, deacon, or layperson. These beautifully detailed medals are all made in italy and silver oxidized. Station 1 station 2 station 3 station 4 station 5 station 6 station 7 station 8 station 9 station 10. This is the complete list of the 14 stations, as st francis defined them. Stations of the cross, also called way of the cross, a series of 14 pictures or carvings portraying events in the passion of christ, from his condemnation by pontius pilate to his entombment. The celebration of the stations of the cross is common on the fridays of lent, especially good friday. Last year my parish used the very traditional version at some services complete with stabat mater sung in latin and a very modern version at other services with a lot of social justice issues mentioned in the prayers, but the namenumber of the stations were the same in both types of service. This free instant download is a perfect stations of the cross list to give to children or those learning more about the stations of the cross any time of year.

Patricks cathedral as we work to bring the holy spirit to your homes every day. The chart below shows both the traditional and the revised stations with scripture references. When they had finished mocking jesus, they stripped him of the cloak, dressed him in his own clothes, and led him off to crucify him. In the 12th century, st francis of assisi devised the list and started the tradition of reciting it as a type of devotional service. Seven new ways to pray the stations of the cross inspired. Jesus willingly accepts and patiently bears his cross. Fourteenth station jesus is laid in the tomb we adore you, o christ, and we praise you. Pardon me, my god, and permit me to accompany you on this journey. This is our brand new version of ds1400 stations of the cross devotional medal parts set. The new way of the cross awit at papuri communications. New way of the cross opening and final prayer 1st station. While each of the 14 medals is slightly different in size and shape to match the individual station, most of the pieces are approximately 78 to 1 inch in height. We offer these stations as a resource for use by parishes during the season of lent or on good friday. A traditional devotion for catholics for more than four hundred years, the stations of the cross commemorates the route jesus traveled from being sentenced to death.

However we often find buyers for any style or period from prevatican ii to modern. 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. This article is by gary jansen, author of station to station. Reflections on the stations of the cross lent, 2012. The reason this should be ignored is because it changes the very purpose of the lenten way of the cross devotion, which is to focus on his passion, it is not traditional, and it is an appeasement to protestants who has destroyed the liturgy. The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as the individual moves from station to station. At least as early as the fourth century, pilgrims to the holy land were conducted to the sites of various biblical events, especially events in the life of jesus, and it was customary for readings and prayers appropriate to the place and the event to be offered. The stations of the cross began many years ago when pilgrims journeying to jerusalem traveled along the same path. Good quality images to meditate custom text size and font size. A printer friendly version of the stations a 4 page handout of the stations stations booklet that prints on an 11x17 sheet stations booklet that prints on two 8.

By passing on to new generations the sign of the cross, may we be authentic witnesses to the redemption. The stations of the cross originated in pilgrimage to jerusalem and a desire to reproduce the via dolorosa. Our catholic company provides antique church supplies and quality vintage items. Good quality images to meditate custom text size and font size includes the prayers with sliding tabs. The stations of the cross depict 14 events in the passion of jesus christ, beginning with jesus being condemned to death and ending with his body being laid in a tomb. For this purpose, one visits a certain number of stations fourteen since the six teenth century, stopping before each and.

Illustrated stations of the cross list for kids and adults the illustrated list comes in both black and white and color. Mar 18, 2019 this article is by gary jansen, author of station to station. This printable stations of the cross booklet is so handy. The stations of the cross are also know as way of sorrows or simply the way.

The lord jesus on the night in which he was betrayed took bread, and after he had given thanks, broke it and said, this is my body, which is for you. Suited for use as church stations or as religious home decor. Patricks cathedral as we work to bring the holy spirit. Stations of the cross featuring paintings of christs passion by french painter james jacques tissot 18361902. We adore you, o christ, and we praise you, because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Why the vatican changed the way of the cross abscbn news. The new way of the cross is a podcast featuring the 14 stations of the cross with readings from the sacred scripture and meditative prayers for each station. Mar 1, 2015 lent is here and why not start this lenten season with stations of the cross kurishinte vazhi.

Foregoing some of the traditional scenes that are not found in the bible e. The scriptural way of the cross or scriptural stations of the cross is a modern version of the ancient christian, especially catholic, devotion called the stations of the cross. Mar 18, 2017 tagalog stations of the cross mar 18, 2017 for the fourth year in a row, the filipino community gathered at st. We are committed towards renewing and rebuilding a strong catholic faith, through writing, preaching, and outreaches. The 14 stations of the cross represent events from jesus passion and death. Children love having their own copy and even coloring the beautiful pictures of jesus on his way of the cross. For example, the religious complex of santo stefano in bologna, italy, replicated the church of the holy sepulchre and other religious sites, including mount of olives and valley of josaphat. It has the preparatory prayer and both the latin and the english stabat mater with the prayer before a crucifix in the back a wonderful audio stations of the cross a priest reads the same words as are in the booklet and as are on with the coloring. Stations of the cross franciscan friars of the atonement. Celebrated by reverend edward dougherty of the cathedral staff support st.

The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of his last day. Rather it was meant to add nuance to an understanding of the. Stations of the cross for our times ossory diocese. Tagalog stations of the cross mar 18, 2017 for the fourth year in a row, the filipino community gathered at st. Illustrated stations of the cross list for kids and adults. We want to reach out to every part of the world with this message, by forming our organization in every catholic parish and school. The 12th stop in a new, socially distant version of stations of the cross stations of the cross really explain the death and resurrection. Read it online, print, or listen to the traditional audio recording below. Printable stations of the cross booklet according to st.