14 traditional stations of the cross

In that document which includes a gospel reading, meditation and prayer for each station, there are 14 stations. This printable stations of the cross booklet is so handy. Traditional stations of the cross vectorized for cutting. Francis of assisi and extended throughout the roman catholic church during the medieval period. The standard set from the 17th to 20th centuries has consisted of 14 pictures or sculptures depicting the following scenes. Stations of the cross easter plan devotional reading. Our outdoor stations can be displayed outdoors without risk of damage or deterioration from extremes of sunlight, moisture or temperature. A short introduction to the traditional stations of the cross, and how meditating upon them brings us closer to our savior. Rather it was meant to add nuance to an understanding of the passion. Stations 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.

Out of the fourteen traditional stations of the cross, only eight have a clear scriptural foundation. Unfollow 14 stations of the cross to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. For this purpose, one visits a certain number of stations fourteen since the six teenth. The via dolorosa 14 stations of the cross, traditional forms are. Stations of the cross for our times ossory diocese. Stations of the cross easter plan devotional reading plan.

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. Prayerful meditation through these stations is a common practice during lent and on fridays throughout the year in a number of christian faith traditions. The stations of the cross for young adults clondalkin. By journeying through the stations we walk with jesus on his way to the cross. Most of the 14 traditional stations found there today and in churches throughout the world are taken from the gospels, above all. Children love having their own copy and even coloring the beautiful pictures of jesus on his way of the cross. The fourteen stations of the cross sometimes known devotionally as the via dolorosa, via crucis are visual meditations primarily on the passion and suffering experienced by christ. They are presented here as an alternative to the traditional stations and as a way of reflecting more deeply on the.

This act is most commonly performed during lent, and especially on good friday. The stations of the cross is a centuriesold form of prayer used traditionally in lent. The stations of the cross constitute a major devotion in the catholic world. The way of the cross is an ancient christian tradition. The history section on the page we both linked to states, the number of stations varied between seven and thirty. Pilate brought jesus outside and said to the people, what shall i do, then, with the one you call the king of the jews. Jesus willingly accepts and patiently bears his cross. My favorite stations of the cross document is the one that cardinal ratzinger performed the last easter before he became pope.

Thirteenth station jesus is taken down from the cross 14. The form here, prepared by the episcopal churchs office of government relations, offers the. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Read it online, print, or listen to the traditional audio recording below. Easter savings three sets of 14 full color stations of the. Reflections on the stations of the cross lent, 2012. Praying the station of the cross is a powerful way to identify christs suffering with. History of the stations of the cross the passion of.

The stations of the cross are a 14step catholic devotion that commemorates jesus christs last day on earth as a man. At each station we use our senses and our imagination to reflect prayerfully upon jesus suffering, death, and resurrection. The traditional stations have been recently supplemented with the via lucis. The church through the centuries has used many forms of praying the stations of the cross. The 14 stations of the cross, bronze reliefs by federico. The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as the individual moves from station to station. The following stations of the cross are based on those celebrated by pope john paul ii on good friday 1991.

There is no love more substantial than the love of jesus christ for you. Follow the way of the cross with this colorful, affordable set of outdoor icons of the stations of the cross, mounted in rustic cedar shrines. Stations of the cross franciscan friars of the atonement. 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. The stations of the cross way of the cross, via crucis, via dolorosa, way of sorrows is a traditional way to consider the last hours of jesus life. The stations of cross or way of the cross is a series of 14 artistic images that depict the passion of the christ and his crucifixion. A series of 14 numbered images is arranged along a path or mounted on the inside walls of a church and the faithful travel from station to station, stopping at each to say the selected prayers. 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. This is the complete list of the 14 stations, as st francis defined them. He has already experienced profound solidarity with so many on this earth, by being beaten and tortured.

Originally, this pious practice was limited to jerusalem and its environs. Though the way of the cross is designed primarily as a good friday devotional exercise, an alternate or protestant form of the stations of the cross includes the. The body of jesus is taken down from the cross we adore you, o christ, and we praise you. Recently, i have seen and heard of more and more parishes add it the 15th station of the cross which is the resurrection of our lord. The stations of the cross also called the way of the cross is a traditional liturgical devotion commemorating the last day of jesus life. 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. I have always understood there to be only 14 traditional stations, ending with the laying of our lord in the sepulcher. Stations 3, 4, 6, 7, and 9 are not specifically attested to in the gospels in particular, no evidence exists of station 6 ever being known before medieval times and station representing jesuss body being taken down off the cross and laid in the arms of his mother mary seems to. This version was inaugurated on good friday 1991 by pope john paul ii. So many times i have sinned, but i repent sincerely because i love you. The devotion of the stations of the cross can be traced to the late 4th century when pilgrims flocked to the holy land from all parts of the world to visit the land of jesus.

What are the stations of the cross and what can we learn from. Mar 20, 2008 recently, i have seen and heard of more and more parishes add it the 15th station of the cross which is the resurrection of our lord. The traditional 14 stations of the cross or way of the cross. The 14 stations of the cross represent events from jesus passion and death. 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. They surround the various sacred places which were personally sanctified by the sufferings and death of our divine savior. Stations of the cross as composed by saint alphonsus ligouri opening prayer. Beautiful bas relief wood carvings on 12 x 18 panels of northern white birch. The origin and significance of the stations of the cross.

Stations of the cross definition, description, history. 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. The devotion originated with pilgrims in jerusalem. Apr 26, 2011 the stations of the cross pass through jerusalem old city streets, crowded souvenir shops, markets and snack bars. We have vectorized the images of the 14 traditional stations of the cross to be used in cutting vinyl or sandblasting masks, in engraving and serigraphy, but can also be used in any printing system.

We hope that the content of these resources will help our parish communities. Traditional stations of the cross vectorized for cutting plotter, sandblasting and engraving vector christian images to download. Has there been a promulgation by the holy see or some dioceses to include the resurrection as a station. Each set includes all 14 traditional stations of the cross represented in full color on one side, as pictured, and labeled on the back as follows. The scriptural version was not intended to invalidate the traditional version. Printable stations of the cross booklet according to st. We offer these stations as a resource for use by parishes during the season of lent or on good friday. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of his last day, beginning with his condemnation. The celebration of the stations of the cross is common on the fridays of lent, especially good friday. See more ideas about jesus on the cross, holy cross.

This version also appears in the childrens directory, on a white background. Mar 1, 2015 lent is here and why not start this lenten season with stations of the cross kurishinte vazhi. In the 12th century, st francis of assisi devised the list and started the tradition of reciting it as a type of devotional service. John paul ii introduced a new form, the scriptural or biblical way of the cross on good friday 1991 in the colleseum in rome. Easter savings three sets of 14 full color stations of. I have never been to a parish that had more than 14 stations. Stations of the cross, a series of 14 pictures or carvings portraying events in the. Sep 02, 2008 the fourteen stations of the cross sometimes known devotionally as the via dolorosa, via crucis are visual meditations primarily on the passion and suffering experienced by christ. This beautifully illustrated plan with paintings from the wiedmann bible invites you to pray and reflect on the last hours, or passion, of jesus christ. Set of 14 allweather stations of the cross with cedar shrines.

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. Here are a number of sites which display the 14 traditional stations of the crosss. For this purpose, one visits a certain number of stations fourteen since the six teenth century, stopping before each and meditating on the. The devotional practice is said to have begun with st.

The stations of the cross are a 14 step catholic devotion that commemorates jesus christs last day on earth as a man. Aug 21, 2019 a short introduction to the traditional stations of the cross, and how meditating upon them brings us closer to our savior. Stations 3, 4, 6, 7, and 9 are not specifically attested to in the. Brother francis episode 14 stations of the cross trailer. Follow the traditional stations of the cross during this 14day plan. The traditional 14 stations beautifully illustrated. The stations of the cross are also know as way of sorrows or simply the way.

The custom of pilgrims visiting jerusalem on holy thursday, to retrace the footsteps of jesus christ during his last hours, began as early as the 4th century. Comprising of 14 stations, each depict moments leading up to jesus crucifixion. 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. Since, however, of the 14 traditional stations, only 8 have clear scriptural foundation, pope st. Michael ogunu stations of the cross or way of the cross. Follow the traditional stations of the cross during this 14 day plan. The stations of the cross pass through jerusalem old city streets, crowded souvenir shops, markets and snack bars. We adore you, o christ, and we praise you, because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.