If you know of some good resources for the stations of the cross. The presiding minister may be a priest, deacon, or layperson. When the soldiers came to jesus, they saw that he was already dead so that they did not break his legs, but one of them opened his side with a lance, and immediately there came out blood and water. 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. Stations of the cross online roman catholic archdiocese. Due to limited staffing you may experience slightly longer than normal shipping times. Then jesus came with them to a place called gethsemane. A bilingual englishspanish dramatic presentation of the stations of the cross is prayed on good friday at 11 am. As jesus hung on the cross, he forgave the soldiers who had crucified him, and prayed for his mother and friends. This booklet contains a beautiful, traditional, allages version of the stations of the cross, appropriate for use in the home or in a church. He believed that in this way, the faithful would better be led to the profound reality of these events. The way of the cross pdf download authorizes user to make 10 copies. Stations of the cross coloring posters a lenten art project. Jesus in the garden of gethsemane we pray for peace in the holy land.
Printable stations of the cross booklet according to st. During holy week in 1991, pope john paul ii celebrated the way of the cross at the coliseum in rome. The way of the cross coloring page and bookmarks etsy. Scriptural way of the cross follow link to usccb site, search way of the cross for pdf booklet to print. This download of one pdf copy authorizes the reproduction of 10 copies of this work. Then he returned once more and when jesus felt sorrow and distress he sought out a place where he found 1st station. He took along peter and the two sons of zebedee, and began to feel sorrow and distress. The way of the cross or via crucis, in its present form, with the same 14 stations placed in the same order, is recorded in spain in the first half of the 17 th century, especially in franciscan communities. Stations with coloring pages stations of the cross for children loyola press downloadable pdf for children or online version. Traditional and modern meditations the way of the cross leads us to contemplate the passion of our lord and savior jesus christ, to consider his great love for us, his humility, and the glory of the perfect offering he made in the work of our redemption. Read it online, print, or listen to the traditional audio recording below. The stations of the cross, also known as the way of the cross, is normally prayed. The biblical way of the cross sheds light on the tragic role of the various characters involved, and the struggle between light and darkness, between truth and falsehood, which they embody. If you do not wish to see comments, simply click on the hide comments button.
This is a convenient pdf file of the service which is found in the book of occasional services. The way of the cross leads us to contemplate the passion of our lord. 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. We encourage you to participate as a community by commenting along with the liturgy. Popeemeritus benedict xvi approved the scriptural stations for private and public celebration in 2007. The illustrations are from the recently restored stations of the cross at the church of the immaculate conception, farm street, london, by kind permission of the parish priest, fr andrew cameronmowat sj. Here is a scriptural stations of the cross liturgy if youd like to use this at your church. For us as christians this crucifixion is essential for salvation history and was foreshadowed in scripture. The following stations of the cross are based on those celebrated by pope john paul ii on good friday 1991. The scriptural biblical way of the cross or way of the. Protestants should find this very biblical and acceptable, though some prefer an alternate version that includes the resurrection as the last station. A history of the way of the cross prepared by the vatican. In this collection, you will receive 2 pages in one pdf file. So they took jesus, and carrying the cross himself he went out to what is called the place of the skull, in hebrew, golgotha.
In six clearly written volumes, bestselling author stephen binz helps readers study the bible in a way that leads to spiritual transformation and brings them closer to god. Walk in the completed work of the cross because you are grounded in an it is finished. We adore you, o christ, and we bless you, because by your. The scriptural way of the cross or scriptural stations of the cross is a modern version of the. 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. Reflections on the scriptural stations of the cross. Meditation on the way of the cross with texts from misaericordiae vultus of pope francis in order to motivate us for practicing corporal and spiritual acts of mercy. Would you like a pdf handout that you can take to your next staff or committee meeting to tell them about these stations of the cross coloring posters. Pdf the way of the cross download read online free. Dont have time to read this blog post right now, but want to print it out.
Roman catholic stations of the cross pdf download the stations of the cross for vocations here. The body of jesus is taken down from the cross we adore you, o christ, and we praise you. Read download marys way of the cross pdf pdf download. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Click download or read online button to the way of life book pdf for free now. Michael offers opportunities to pray the stations of the cross communally on fridays during lent at 3 pm and at 7 pm in english, and at 6 pm in spanish. In this prayer, fourteen traditional events in the passion of jesus are recalled and meditated upon. During that celebration, the holy father omitted some of the traditional stations and added others so that each station was based in scripture. It includes beautiful black and white line art depicting the events of the passion. Like the stations initiated by pope john paul ii in 1991, the biblical way of the cross offers a scriptural account of the condemnation and crucifixion of jesus. The way of the cross with text from the scriptures. The traditional stations of the cross firmly established since the 1700s have some basis in scripture, but not all the stations are scripturally based.
Children love having their own copy and even coloring the beautiful pictures of jesus on his way of the cross. Jesus wanted all of us to be able to live forever with god, so he gave all he had for us. The way of the cross, as a devotion, has its origin in the faithfuls. This printable stations of the cross booklet is so handy. Enhance your holy week observances with this free stations of the cross artwork and devotional experience. The way of life download the way of life ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
It can be used on its own, or with erected stations, and alone or in a group. The revised stations of the cross focuses on the condemned jesus and on the community walking the way with him to the cross. The stations of the cross with text from scripture, also known as the way of. Stations of the cross resources catechists journey. Vatican stations of the cross scriptural stations of the cross pope john paul ii, good friday 1991.
Pope john paul ii established a scriptural way of the cross on good friday 1991 and used them several times during his papacy. 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. Click here to download an infoguide about the stations of the cross coloring posters. Stations of the cross for protestants and catholics the. Station is visited as the prayers are made icons or stations are traditionally. This is a read aloudpray along version of the book take up your cross. We were there is a dramatic way of the cross, based on john paul iis scriptural way of the cross, first prayed by the pope on march 29, 1991. A scriptural way of the cross for lent united states conference. Unrelieved by stories like veronicas wiping blood off the face of jesus and his meeting with his mother. Way of the cross at the colosseum, good friday 2005 meditations by cardinal ratzinger. Binz leads readers in a vivid study of key biblical characters, including abraham, paul, peter, david, the women of. 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. But it doesnt mean that any execution is permissible. To print as a booklet please select booklet from the print options on your computer.
Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world. Read download stations of the cross pdf pdf download. 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 online we adore you, o christ, and we bless you. Wayof the scripture way of the cross i based on the. Pope francis i has reverted to the traditional way of the cross. All because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world. Scripture selections in the modern meditations taken from the nrsv. Stations of the cross printable booklet digital download. They all participate in the mystery of the passion, taking a stance for or against jesus, the sign of contradiction lk 2, 34, and thus revealing. 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 scriptural version was not intended to invalidate the traditional version.
The way of the cross this is my onsite version, with text from the scriptures. This version was inaugurated on good friday 1991 by pope john paul ii. Sample text everyones way of the cross ave maria press. The way of the cross coloring pages perfect for children and adults, these coloring pages depict the scriptural way of the cross as introduced by pope john paul ii on good friday 1991. The stations of the cross from sacred scripture is available for download on amazon. This bible has cross references, variorum readings, and topical analysis. Jesus, the son of a carpenter, the son of god, labored to. The stations of the cross, also called the way of the cross, is a historic practice of christians around the world, observed especially during lent. Pdf icon scriptural stations with farm st stations final. Beginning in the garden of gethsemane and concluding at the tomb, this new work offers a powerful, yet personal rendition of the passion of jesus.
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