Stations of the Cross. The stations of the cross is above all a prayer we pray when we remember Jesus’ suffering. Stations of the cross (latin: Via Crucis) is a visual representation of Jesus’ suffering from the time when Pontius Pilate condemned him to death until the moment when he was put in the grave. 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). 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 Christ’s love for us. 6 - Veronica wipes the face of Jesus. In the 12th century, St Francis of Assisi devised the list and started the tradition of reciting it as a type of devotional service. To gain a plenary indulgence, the following norms must be followed, in addition to the usual conditions: The pious exercise must be made before stations of the Way of the Cross legitimately erected. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. We know the Way of the Cross has been around since at least the fourth century when pilgrims traveled to the Holy Land and followed the path Jesus took to… Twelfth Station Jesus Speaks to His Mother and the Disciple. AUDIO STATIONS - Click here. Third Station - Jesus Falls the First Time V. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee. As a result, a “Scriptural Way of the Cross” has been developed. 14 Facts about the 14 Stations of the Cross — cover photo credit:Zvonimir Atletic / Shutterstock.com Growing up Catholic, I was encouraged to talk to God, to eat Jesus’ body and blood in the form of a tasteless cracker and watered-down communion wine, and to confess my sins to the ready and listening priest. The Stations of the Cross are a 14-step Catholic devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ's last day on Earth as a man. to listen to the Stations of the Cross - Or, download by right clicking (PC) and selecting"Save Target As" Via Crucis: Las estaciones de la cruz en español. The Stations of the Cross themselves are usually represented in churches by a series of 14 pictures or sculptures covering our Lord's Passion. Making the Way of the Cross carries with it a partial indulgence under the usual conditions. They are meant to be “stopping points” along the journey for prayer and meditation. The Evangelical Church and some other Protestant Churches also pray the cross of the Cross. Below are the biblical descriptions of the 14 Stations of the Cross and the life application of each. When the tradition first began is unknown. 3 - Jesus falls for the first time. The Stations of the Cross 1 - Jesus is condemned to 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). 2 - Jesus carries his cross. 5 - Simon helps Jesus carry his cross. 4 - Jesus meets his afflicted mother. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. The Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way of the Cross, Via Crucis, and Via Dolorosa (Latin for Way of Sorrows), is a devotion that reflects on Jesus’ final days on Earth—from being condemned to death to dying on the cross and being placed in the tomb. Stations of the cross (latin: Via Crucis) is a visual representation of Jesus’ suffering from the time when Pontius Pilate condemned him to death until the moment when he was put in the grave. I liked the simplicity and usefulness of it so much that I decided to make it available as a free instant download. R. Because by your holy Cross, you have redeemed the world. 9 - Jesus falls a third time 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. The stations of the cross is above all a prayer we pray when we remember Jesus’ suffering. We aim at helping Catholics understand better the message of Jesus Christ through words of mouth and charity. The stations grew out of imitations of Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem which is believed to be the actual path Jesus walked to Mount Calvary. The Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way of the Cross, Via Crucis, and Via Dolorosa (Latin for Way of Sorrows), is a devotion that reflects on Jesus’ final days on Earth—from being condemned to death to dying on the cross and being placed in the tomb. The stations themselves must consist of, at the very least, fourteen wooden crosses, pictures alone do not suffice, and they must be blessed by someone with the authority to erect stations. 7 - Jesus falls the second time. In the 12th century, St Francis of Assisi devised the list and started the tradition of reciting it as a type of devotional service. Pope John Paul II led an annual public prayer of the Stations of the Cross at the Roman Colosseum on Good Friday. R. Because by Thy holy Cross, Thou hast redeemed the world. Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. The Stations of the Cross, by St. Francis of Assisi. 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 currently found in almost every church.