The Way of the Cross :Stations of the Cross:

By Catholic Common Prayers

A lot of people think that the Way of the Cross is an ancient devotion, but I want to assure you that it remains a form of devotion which can help us to be very close to Jesus and Mary. In many of the revelations, when those aspiring to holiness ask Jesus what they can do to please Him, He has told them emphatically to meditate on His sufferings, death and resurrection which have brought salvation to the human race.

At the beginning and at every station there are some wonderful thoughts of Christ. As you meditate on these thoughts of Christ, He may give you a message which is not meant for you alone. By this, God's grace will show you how to live a better life as you finish this "The way of the Cross : stations of the Cross" in union with Mary. Every day, you will grow be like Christ and less of yourself. The whole exercise should be carried out not only with the head but with the heart.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Catholic Common Prayers
• Release date: Apr 1, 2023

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Introduction

A lot of people think that the Way of the Cross is an ancient devotion, but I want to assure you that it remains a form of devotion which can help us to be very close to Jesus and Mary. In many of the revelations, when those aspiring to holiness ask Jesus what they can do to please Him, He has told them emphatically to meditate on His sufferings, death and resurrection which have brought salvation to the human race.

At the beginning and at every station there are some wonderful thoughts of Christ. As you meditate on these thoughts of Christ, He may give you a message which is not meant for you alone. By this, God's grace will show you how to live a better life as you finish this ONE HOUR WITH JESUS ON THE WAY TO CALVARY. Every day, you will grow be like Christ and less of yourself. The whole exercise should be carried out not only with the head but with the heart.

The sung response given at the end of each Station is taken from the well-known spiritual song ‘Were You There’. And At the cross station keeping

May this book help souls to persevere in doing well; may it prove a helpful guide to our daily spiritual growth. Amen.

PREAMBLE

2ND VOICE

THOUGHTS OF OUR LORD

These fourteen Stations that you are about to walk, you are not taking them alone. I am with you; we are truly one. My real way of the cross which I walked in Jerusalem on Good Friday from the Roman Governor's Court to the hill of Calvary, and your own WAY are also one. Yet there is a difference. My Journey was incomplete until I crowned it with my death. Your fourteen stations will not be complete until you crown them with your life, so let these thoughts be at the back of your minds as you start this passion with