The stations of the cross opening prayer stand jesus came with his disciples to a country place called gethsemane, and he said to them, sit down here, while i go over yonder and pray. The stations of the cross walk alongside christ on the journey of his passion and remember our brothers and sisters both around the world and in our own cities who experience suffering and poverty each day. I have used a few specific sources for the format and content. When mother rita brunner died on april 24, 2015, her brother made the request that a memorial dedicated to mother rita be placed on the the land to which she had. We adore you, o christ, and we praise you, because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Throughout the year, the stations of the cross allow todays pilgrims to engage in a franciscan devotion that engages the whole personbody, mind, and spiritas they walk along the path and meditate on the way of calvary.
Jesus meets his mother we adore thee, o christ, and we praise thee. When, in 42, the franciscan fathers established their house in jerusalem, and undertook the custody of the sacred places of the holy land, they began to spread, throughout the catholic world, the devotion of the way of the cross. Visit the calendar of events to see all the happenings at the monastery. When you pray the stations of the cross, you are tracing the footsteps of christ, in his journey from being condemned to death to his resurrection. Opening prayer holy god, be with us now as we meditate on your sons journey to. O jesus, who shall give my eyes a torrent of tears, that i may day and night. These names are used to signify either a series of pictures or tableaux representing certain scenes in the passion of christ, each corresponding to a particular incident, or the special form of. Origins of the stations of the cross secular franciscans. The franciscans became active in the development of the devotion of the stations of the cross when they were granted custody of the sacred sites of jerusalem in 43. The stations of the cross is an important christian devotion that helps communities and individuals center themselves on the pivotal event of christs passion. The most important reason for reviving the practice of making the stations of the cross is that it is a powerful way to contemplate, and enter into, the mystery of jesus gift of himself to us. Formation resource kit secular franciscan order usa. Reflections on the stations of the cross lent, 2012.
With covid19 disrupting our holy week celebrations, the stations of the cross, such a holy and somber exercise, is impossible to participate in this year. Maryfields was known throughout the sydney metropolitan area and beyond for its celebration of the stations of the cross on good friday, via crucis way of the cross. Most merciful lord, with a contrite heart and penitent spirit i bow down before thy divine majesty. Stations of the cross franciscan monastery of the holy. At each of the fourteen stations we prayerfully memorialize and visualize the journey of christ to the cross. According to the method of saint francis of assisi. I believe in thee, i hope in thee, i love thee above all things. We want to reach out to every part of the world with this message, by forming our organization in every catholic parish and school and by. We aim at helping catholics understand better the message of jesus christ through words of mouth and charity. Nov 20, 20 stations of the cross excellent, free, printable booklet from st.
Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. The stations of the cross, also known as the way of the cross, is normally prayed each friday during lent. Participants in franciscan universitys pilgrimages to sacred shrines and holy sites sponsored the stations. Franciscans and the stations of the cross friarmusings. From the holy city this devout exercise was introduced into europe. We strive to observe the gospel of our lord jesus christ by following the example of saint francis of assisi, and to make present the charism.
Many parishes join as a group and pray the stations of the cross on the fridays of lent to call to mind the passion of christ, that is, the journey jesus took from his condemnation to his death. Eighth station jesus is helped by simon the cyrenian to carry the cross. The rudd, cullen and terry families were related by marriage. Join us at the franciscan monastery of the holy land in america on march 17th for this lenten devotion that offers witness to jesus passion and death. When, in 42, the franciscan fathers established their house in jerusalem. Jesus is condemned to death we adore thee, o christ, and we praise thee. The object of the stations is to help the christian. Free audio mp3 download of the stations of the cross according to the method. The first franciscan community moved to maryfields on 7 september 1934. In this prayer, fourteen traditional events in the passion of jesus are recalled and meditated upon. Stations of the cross according to the method of st. How pleased would jesus have been, had simon offered his services of his own accord. We are committed towards renewing and rebuilding a strong catholic faith, through writing, preaching, and outreaches.
The stations of the cross invite us to enter more deeply into the mystery of jesus death and resurrection. Way of the cross station 1 brothers and sisters of. First on this page is a reprint of a printable stations of the cross booklet according to the method of st. The popularity of the stations of the cross was fostered by the franciscans, who obtained a special indulgence from pope innocent xi, in 1686, for those who performed the devotion. They pressed into service a passerby, simon, a cyrenian, who was coming in from the country, the father of alexander and rufus, to carry his cross.
Cathedral of the good shepherd singapore 176,734 views 55. Augustines reflections on the stations provided many of the summary statements at the beginning of each. 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. While the passion has been depicted in artwork, movies, plays, and music, the ritual devotion of the stations of the cross is a significant and prayerful way to enter into the mystery. O jesus, who shall give my eyes a torrent of tears. Vincentian reflections on the stations of the cross. Also provides other printable pages on the rosary and the creed.
Use updown arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. Way of the cross station 4 brothers and sisters of. Thanks for the upload u made it easy for me to pray any time guided by these stations. How i wish that all men and women of good will would look to the cross if only for a moment. Franciscan spirit franciscan media stations of the cross. Stations of the cross franciscan life process center. The stations of the way of the cross according to the method of saint francis of assisi. Who shall give to my eyes a torrent of tears, that day and night i may weep for my sins. 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. Francis of assisi, the founder of the franciscan order, authored stations of the cross that popularized the devotion throughout the world. Ideally, one voice will name the station and say the introductory words from the bible, and a different voice will give the meditation and the prayer. Fifth station simon of cyrene helps jesus carry his cross v.
For the third year, thomas aquinas college is making available to all its friends the following, fiveminute video the video features the franciscan way of the cross as read by some of the colleges students and recent graduates, accompanied by the music of chrysostomos, a student. A franciscan way of the cross preparatory prayer most holy trinity, receive my humble prayers which i offer to you in union with the merits of our lord jesus christ, the blessed virgin mary, and all the saints, to the glory of your divine majesty, in satisfaction for my sins, in remembrance of my redemption. This lent, include the stations of the cross among your daily devotions. The secular franciscan order is an order within the roman catholic church, and was founded by saint francis of assisi. They are enriched by a brief biography of alphonsus, a selection of prayers penned by him, and a word on the history and value of the way of the cross as a way of.
Then he took with him peter and the two sons of zebedee, and he began to be. Leonard of port maurice, expressed his zeal by erecting 571 sets of stations between 1731 and 1751, becoming known as the preacher of the way of the cross. Franciscan friars of the atonement is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization. The devotion originated with pilgrims in jerusalem retracing the traditional steps jesus is believed to have followed on good friday. How to pray the stations of the cross getfed getfed. Pray the stations of the cross with the students of thomas. The outdoor stations of the cross, located in a quiet, wooded area near the center, was dedicated on june 28, 2015 and has added another place for prayer and reflection on the land. Download stations of the cross with pope francis pdf free. The stations represented critical events from scripture or tradition of jesus journey to calvary.
The stations of the cross the way of the cross by st. The way of divine mercy these classic reflections on christs passion by st alphonsus retain their timeless relevance especially for the year of mercy. Stations of the cross excellent, free, printable booklet. The development and practice of the stations of the cross. Stations of the cross for global justice and reconciliation the stations of the cross also called the way of the cross is a traditional liturgical devotion commemorating the last day of jesus life. Simon of cyrene was forced to help our exhausted savior carry his cross.
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, or via dolorosa sorrowful way, is a popular lenten devotion. Within the franciscan tradition stations of the cross were part of the lenten devotional soon after st. 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 through prayer. Pilate brought jesus outside and said to the people, what shall i do, then, with the one you call the king of the jews. Stations of the cross franciscan friars of the atonement. 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. Because by thy holy cross, thou hast redeemed the world.
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