The stations are usually made of stone, wood, or metal, sculptured or carved, or they may be paintings or. Reflections on the stations of the cross episcopal church. The stations of the cross with text from scripture, also. First on this page is a reprint of a printable stations of the cross booklet according to the method of st. The stations of the cross are a 14step catholic devotion that commemorates jesus christs last day on earth as a man. Apr 10, 2009 a taste of westwood churchs station of the cross prayer experience on good friday. Explore the content below and find out more about the walking the way of the cross book and kindle ebook, published by church house publishing, which features further reflections on all fifteen stations by bishop stephen cottrell, canon dr paula gooder and bishop philip north.
It is one of the most popular devotions for roman catholics. The following stations of the cross are based on those celebrated by pope john paul ii on good friday 1991. Written by catholic common prayer, audiobook narrated by janet jarmuz bamford. Father rocky stations of the cross live with father.
Where noted prayers are from the book of common prayer. And they declare it to be the liturgy of this church. Free audio mp3 download of the stations of the cross according to the method of st. Stations of the cross with nicholas king sj audio audio fr nicholas king sj leads us in a scriptural meditation on the stations of the cross recorded by southwark diocese catholic youth service. You can also explore the common worship service of the way of the cross in our prayer and. Looking for a prayer book so children can lead the stations. Discerning hearts spirituality podcasts dedicated to catholic spiritual direction and authentic catholic spirituality and prayer catholic radio programming. The meditations force you to look in your own life for the issues presented in the journey. How to pray the stations of the cross getfed getfed. Inspiring watercolors and selections of gods word introduce children to christs journey on the road to calvary. Concluding prayersaid by all gathered at the altar this prayer is taken from the book of common prayer, page 101 lord jesus christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace.
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. The stations of the cross can be prayed and meditated on by listening to the audio file below. Along with each station is a heroically holy person who epitomized selfsacrifice, and, primarily, lived and died in the last century. Here are five simple steps, derived from the examen, to help you unlock the stations of the cross in a practical, contemplative, and reflective way. Video, audio and readings library grace episcopal church. Catholic devotional prayers and novenas mp3 audio text. This work is an adaptation from the way of the cross found in the book of occasional services, intended to be a more childfriendly version of the stations of the cross, with questions to consider and activities to do along the way. Purchase price includes permission to reproduce copies for all participants. The stations of the cross from sacred scripture is available for mp3 digital download. A taste of westwood churchs station of the cross prayer experience on good friday. Stations of the cross as composed by saint alphonsus ligouri opening prayer. Stations of the cross i really like this version of the stations of the cross. If youre interested, you can download a free copy of the booklet the way of the cross.
Stations of the cross for our times about these stations. Pray with this reflection of the stations of the cross walking with jesus in present day situations. Recorded in 2019 by the archbishop and archdeacon of canterbury, with prayers led by rev isabelle hamley, this series of five podcasts takes people on the holy week journey by exploring and reflecting on five of the biblical stations of the cross. The devotion consists of meditating on 14 events which form the 14 stations of the cross. Stations of cross audible audiobook unabridged catholic common prayer author, publisher, janet jarmuz bamford narrator see all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Each station begins with a portion of the stabat mater, the 12th century hymn of the crucifixion at the cross her station keeping. Stations of the cross king of peace episcopal church. 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.
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. Its three pm on good friday central time a very fine opportunity to pray the stations of the cross welcome everyone to relevant radio and father rocky, the executive director and for the past 10 years, we have broadcast the stations of the cross live from the shrine of christ passion in saint john, indiana. Jan 31, 2020 the best and biggest common book of prayer. Download this stations of the cross prayer guide to follow along with the audio recording. Concluding prayer said by all gathered at the altar this prayer is taken from the book of common prayer, page 101 lord jesus christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace. The stations of the cross, also called the way of the cross, is a very powerful and beautiful set of meditations and prayers that will. Common prayer helps todays diverse church pray together across traditions and denominations.
Based on our bestselling audio cd broadcast worldwide by. The prayers and other spoken words in this devotion come from the episcopal church book of occasional devotions. Traditional catholic printable stations of the cross booklet according to the method of st. This convention having, in their present session, set forth a book of common prayer, and administration of the sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies of the church, do hereby establish the said book. 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. We will check this items availability and get back to you soon with the price and expected time of delivery. In the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy spirit. 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. 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. The application includes a collection of more than 260 catholic prayers in the daily prayers, the catechism, litanies, novenas, rosary beads, lace, an hour, lamentations, stations of the cross, an exorcism, the 15 prayers of the holy brigida, prayer from pieta prayer book and others. 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. Individual written and audio reflections on each station of the cross will be released weekly on wednesdays, ash wednesday through april 1, then shifting to a daily release through good friday. Stations of the cross for our times bishop of ossory.
From the bottom of my heart i am sorry for all my sins, because by. Next time you have an opportunity to pray in silence, take one or more of these. The ecumenical stations of the cross will be held at noon, central standard time, on friday, april 10, 2020. Alphonsus liguori for fridays in lent and all year, stabat mater. Stations of the cross according to the method of st. Mar 23, 2017 the stations of the cross, also known as the way of the cross, or via dolorosa sorrowful way, is a popular lenten devotion. Below is a list of beautiful and powerful catholic prayers. Jesus devotional prayers dedicated to our lord text and mp3 audio downloads. With an ear to the particulars of how various liturgical traditions pray, and using an advisory team of liturgy experts, the authors have created.
Scriptural stations of the cross mp3 audio and text podcast. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of his last day, beginning with his condemnation. This is the first thing on fully catholic that is specially for you. Then he took with him peter and the two sons of zebedee, and he began to be saddened and exceedingly troubled. Saint augustines prayer book features holy habits of prayer, devotions to accompany holy eucharist, stations of the cross, and stations of the resurrection, and a wide range of litanies, collects, and prayers for all occasions. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.
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. Stand jesus came with his disciples to a country place called gethsemani, and he said to them, sit down here, while i go over yonder and pray. Stations of the cross audio download, father benedict. Nov 05, 2012 saint augustines prayer book features holy habits of prayer, devotions to accompany holy eucharist, stations of the cross, and stations of the resurrection, and a wide range of litanies, collects, and prayers for all occasions. From the book eggs and ashes by ruth burgess and chris polhill. Home prayer common catholic prayers stations of the cross. Common prayer by various audiobook download christian. Fr nicholas king sj leads us in a scriptural meditation on the stations of the cross recorded by southwark diocese catholic youth service.
A traditional liturgical devotion commemorating the last day of jesuss life. You can read a passage from the bible that correlates to that scene or simply picture an image in your mind. Proceedings book prayer companion for eucharistic adoration book abbey psalms book. The stations of the cross prayer experience youtube. In order for these words to become true prayer, they must be reflected upon, understood, meant, and the prayer must come from the depths of your soul. The stations of the cross are usually observed during lent, especially on lenten fridays and most importantly on good friday. A digital download booklet and compilation of audio meditations will be released on march 12. Written by catholic common prayer, narrated by janet jarmuz bamford. Follow me a stations of the cross book the pastoral center. Complete prayers of the stations of cross prayers in both audio and text form easy navigation and text. This work is an adaptation from the way of the cross found in the book of occasional services, intended to be a more childfriendly version of the stations of the cross, with questions to. 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. The stations of the cross are an ancient form of christian devotion, inviting us on a.
With an ear to the particulars of how various liturgical traditions pray, and using an advisory team of liturgy experts, the authors have created a tapestry of prayer that celebrates the best of each tradition. We offer these stations as a resource for use by parishes during the season of lent or on good friday. Lets say were focusing on jesus taking up his cross. Opening prayer act of contrition o my god, my redeemer, behold me here at thy feet. Service times sermons audio archives book of common prayer service times. His thoughtprovoking meditations are filled with meaningful, often personal, examples that bring home the relevance of each station to our daily lives. A bible reading, a meditation and a prayer for each of fifteen stations of the cross. When benediction is to follow the way of the cross, is it proper to have the blessed sacrament exposed during the stations, given the fact that parishioners focus is on their prayer book, not the eucharist, and they have their back to the monstrance for some of the stations, as the priest moves around the church. The newly revised edition includes the treasured liturgies and prayers of the original while offering some. 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.
Explore the content below and find out more about the walking the way of the cross book and kindle e book, published by church house publishing, which features further reflections on all fifteen stations by bishop stephen cottrell, canon dr paula gooder and bishop philip north. April 10 is good friday on the calendars of the western and armenian churches and friday of the last week of lent on the greek orthodox calendar. Hiresolution photographs of the handpainted basrelief stations of the cross scenes created in 1896 by francis mayer. Benedict groeschel as he prays and meditates upon the stations of the cross. Father rocky stations of the cross live with father rocky. Daily catholic prayers for devotion, meditation and reflection. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial.
Mar 02, 2020 episcopal migration ministries is offering a lenten resource, reflections on the stations of the cross, for individuals and congregations. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The stations of the cross are a series of pictures or images that represent certain scenes in the passion of christ. Originated with pilgrims in jerusalem retracing the steps jesus is believed to have followed on good friday. An illustrated home version of this traditional catholic devotion, featuring prayers, bible readings, and song catholic all year companion.
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