Stations of the cross posted by charles stephenson on 26th aug 2019 this particular publication, st. In the same way, after the supper, he took the cup saying, this cup is the new covenant in my blood. I bought two additional copies of this book after buying one for myself. The new stations deal directly with the pain, suffering, betrayal, and injustice to which jesus was subjected. This booklet contains a beautiful, traditional, allages version of the stations of the cross, appropriate for use in the home or in a church. Timothy radcliffe, along with excerpts from his fulllength meditations and the remarkable images that accompanied them in the original edition of stations 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 after the siege of 1187, jerusalem fell. She also provides a basic introduction to the practices and reflections on the importance of the devotion for presentday catholics and episcopalians. Stations of the cross praying the stations of the cross. Chittister takes pains to find a positive message in each of the 14 traditional stations of the cross, transforming what can be a grim subject into something that reminds us again that there is new. Alphonsus ligouri, the way of the cross, is the best and brings the reality of our lords sacrifice face to face.
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. While it differs slightly from the version found in the book of occasional services, the text is based on the same sources. Children love having their own copy and even coloring the beautiful pictures of jesus on his way of the cross. The way of the cross according to scripture 1 by mckenna, megan isbn. They originated when early christians visited jerusalem and wanted to follow literally in the footsteps of jesus, tracing the path from pilates house to calvary. New cross is a zone 2 station in south london, with regular main line and london overground services taking local commuters to london bridge and cannon street in a matter of minutes.
Ccc uscca book ad montage v encuentro proceedings book prayer. Stations of the cross audio cd and full color book new. Suited for use as church stations or as religious home decor. So many times i have sinned, but i repent sincerely because i love you. The stations of the cross with text from scripture, also known as the way of the cross, recounts fifteen key moments of the passion of jesus christ, beginning with jesus being condemned to death. The pages will print four images to a page so that the finished product is roughly 4. In this insightful, authoritative guide, megan mckenna presents the fourteen new stations with the scriptural passages that pope john paul ii uses on good friday. 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. Feb 14, 2018 the stations of the cross with text from scripture, also known as the way of the cross, recounts fifteen key moments of the passion of jesus christ, beginning with jesus being condemned to death.
In the new stations of the cross, megan mckenna provides a powerful reminder. You can pick any time during the week it doesnt have to be friday. It can be used on its own, or with erected stations, and alone or in a group. Stations of the cross activities, worksheets, and coloring. Read it online, print, or listen to the traditional audio recording below. The via dolorosa at jerusalem though not called by that name before the sixteenth century was reverently marked out from the earliest times and has been the goal of. Stations of the cross the national shrine of the divine. This coloring book is obered by the knights of columbus completely free with the permission of centro aletti, as a gift for families and especially young children unable to leave their homes due to the coronavirus pandemic. Mckennas eloquent book eliminates the controversial stations such as veronica wiping the blood from jesus face and instead offers thoughtful meditations on. Stations of the cross minibook or notebooking page. Praying with the stations of the crosswith free station. The way of the cross, as a devotion, has its origin in the faithfuls.
They offer wise counsel on how to walk with dignity, with grace, with compassion, and with the freedom that the children of god have, no matter what we encounter. For each of the stations, as revised by pope john paul ii, she provides an intimate glimpse into christs experience and then goes on to show how that same kind of suffering can be found in the world today. James martin, sj gary jansens station to station is more than a book about prayer. The stations of the cross originated in pilgrimage to jerusalem and a desire to reproduce the via dolorosa. Stations of the cross printable booklet digital download. 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. See flip book for sample pages these unique, lifesize stations of the cross have been painstakingly sketched, sculpted, and cast. 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. A devotion to the stations of the cross bears with it generous indulgences for the faithful and allows catholics to more fervently take up their personal crosses of trial and suffering. Mar 1, 2015 lent is here and why not start this lenten season with stations of the cross kurishinte vazhi. We offer these stations as a resource for use by parishes during the season of lent or on good friday. Select author az author za title az title za top sellers price lowhigh price highlow onsale date, new old onsale date, old new. Community prayer edition offers parishes and other communities a unique and contemporary way to pray the stations. If possible, devote some of your class time to the preparation for or participation in the stations of the cross.
Theologically, the reaction mary had verses elizabeeths husband are totally different. 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. The meditations and prayers with each station are by cardinal joseph ratzinger for the way of the cross at the colosseum, good friday 2005 courtesy of. 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. Apr 10, 2014 the book follows the stations of the cross, a set of artistic images developed by 4thcentury pilgrims retracing jesus footsteps in jerusalem. Stations of the cross for our times ossory diocese. It is one of the most popular devotions for roman catholics. Hiresolution photographs of the handpainted basrelief stations of the cross scenes created in 1896 by francis mayer.
One of todays most popular and respected catholic writers presents the first guide to the new stations of the cross, reflecting the. Printable stations of the cross for children booklet and. Stations of the cross for our times about these stations. Each station of the cross is a deep and thoughtful reflection on the different moments of jesus passion. Taking the body, joseph wrapped it in clean linen and laid it in his new tomb. Pardon me, my god, and permit me to accompany you on this journey. Stations of the cross mini book or notebooking page. A traditional devotion for catholics for more than four hundred years, the stations of the cross commemorates the route. The stations of the cross are a compass, a guide for the heart, a blueprint, and a source for sounding out our responses to what prevails and happens in our world today, writes mckenna, an internationally known retreat leader and spiritual director, based in albuquerque, n. Fourteenth station jesus is laid in the tomb we adore you, o christ, and we praise you. Along with its nearneighbour new cross gate, the station appeared during the rapid growth of londons railways in the mid1800s.
The new stations of the cross quotes by megan mckenna. 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. Praying the stations of the cross as a family the koala mom. The stations of the cross is a wonderful devotion for you to practice with your class during lent. The stations of the cross are usually observed during lent, especially on lenten fridays and most importantly on good friday. First, the resurrection is not part of the stations of the cross.
The way of the cross for children by christopher walker and paule freeburg, dc illustrated by jean germano. I liked it so much that i wanted to share it with friends. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of his last day, beginning with his condemnation. In the 12th century, st francis of assisi devised the list and started the tradition of reciting it as a type of devotional service. Praying the stations of the cross is an especially powerful way to enter into the meaning of christs passion. The way of the cross according to scripture megan mckenna, author. First on this page is a reprint of a printable stations of the cross booklet according to the method of st. Looking for a prayer book so children can lead the stations. Foregoing some of the traditional scenes that are not found in the bible e.
The printable stations of the cross coloring book features mosaics from the via crucis at the church of the mother of god in mengore, slovenia. 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. If praying the stations of the cross as a family at church doesnt work, try praying at home together. Stations of the cross booklets showing 17 of 7 results sort by. The way of the cross according to scripture 9780385508155. This printable stations of the cross booklet is so handy. This article is by gary jansen, author of station to station.
The shrines lifesize stations of the cross are featured in a beautiful prayer book from marian press available at. Caryll houselander provides thoughtful and engaging meditations and poems on the stations of the cross. Stations of the cross the national shrine of the divine mercy. 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. Printable stations of the cross booklet according to st.
Gather your prayer book and perhaps some extra visuals, such as a crucifix or candles. New way of the cross opening and final prayer 1st station. The stations of the cross are a compass, a guide for the heart, a blueprint, and a source for sounding out our responses to what prevails and happens in our world today. Home stations of the cross minibook or notebooking page. Gary jansen discusses his new book on the stations of the cross before lent begins. Glassjaw stations of the new cross coloring book ep. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Throughout history the cross stands as a symbol of protest and revolt. Stations of the cross can be said as a private form of prayer or as a public liturgy.
The pictures of the stations of the cross taken from church of the holy trinity, gainesville, virginia by timeline media. Below are the stations of the cross as composed by saint alphonsus ligouri. The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as the individual moves from station to station. Ive also wanted the book to be a learning tool for them, so i created a booklet that would be just that. Stations of the cross book by kinder with miss k tpt. As a catholic school teacher, ive always wanted a booklet for my kiddos to use when we go to stations of the cross that makes it easy for them to follow along. The stations of the cross booklet should already be 14 sized. An ignatian journey through the stations of the cross. The devotion consists of meditating on 14 events which form the 14 stations of the cross. The stations of the cross are also know as way of sorrows or simply the way. Read download the new stations of the cross pdf pdf download.
The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of his last day. The stations of the cross have formed part of christian devotion at passiontide for many centuries because they enable us to engage actively with the path of suffering walked by jesus. Inasmuch as the way of the cross, made in this way, constitutes a miniature pilgrimage to the holy places at jerusalem, the origin of the devotion may be traced to the holy land. Stations of the cross by forward movement nook book ebook. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. The following stations of the cross are based on those celebrated by pope john paul ii. 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. New stations of the cross audio cd and book please visit. In explaining his reasons for revising the stations, the pope has said that the alterations are intended to serve as a model for other devotions and to encourage the return to the scriptures as the source of and inspiration for. Later, for the many who wanted to pass along the same route, but could not make the trip to jerusalem, a practice developed that eventually took the form of the fourteen stations. On good friday, 1991, pope john paul ii introduced an alternative way to pray the stations of the cross. Black jesus appears in liberating new art book the way of. One of todays most popular and respected catholic wri. Four stations of the cross in the sanctuary of irvine presbyterian church.
The stations of the cross are a 14step catholic devotion that commemorates jesus christs last day on earth as a man. The version of the service in this booklet comes from the saint augustine prayer book. Home stations of the cross mini book or notebooking page. Stations of the cross 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. Use these stations of the cross activities and printables to help teach about christs passion and death or prepare your students. Stations of the cross minibook 15 page booklet featuring pages that are 4. This is a perfect book for those looking to deepen their lenten spiritual life. Several years ago, some folks at irvine presbyterian church, where i served as pastor, decided to offer the stations of. Designed by jesuit father marko rupnik and the artists of centro aletti in rome, these mosaics are a beautiful way to meditate on the passion and death of jesus christ. Read download the new stations of the cross pdf pdf. The stations of the cross is a lenten devotion that offers witness to jesus passion and death. Instead, on this day, most catholic churches say the stations of the cross these are normally found an pictures around the inside walls of all churches.