Carrying the cross with Christ : Stations of the Cross for every day
This is a handbook for those wishing to pray the Stations of the Cross -- second only to the Holy Rosary in terms of popular devotion among the laity. Each station contains a drawing of the scene, a quote from Scripture, a short prayer followed by a meditation, and closing prayers of the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be, which are included in full. The book draws on Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and historical analysis to form each station. [Back cover]
Print Book, English, ©2005
Paulist Press, New York, ©2005
vi, 64 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
9780809143061, 0809143062
56599516
Introduction: The Stations of the Cross
First station: Pilate condemns Jesus to death
Second station: Jesus is made to bear His cross
Third station: Jesus falls the first time
Fourth station: Jesus meets his Blessed Mother
Fifth station: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry His cross
Sixth station: Veronica wipes the face of Jesus
Seventh station: Jesus falls the second time
Eighth station: Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem
Ninth station: Jesus falls for the third time
Tenth station: Jesus is stripped of His garments
Eleventh station: Jesus is nailed to the cross
Twelfth station: Jesus dies on the cross
Thirteenth station: Jesus is taken down from the cross
Fourteenth station: Jesus is placed in the tomb
Fifteenth station: The Resurrection: Jesus rises from death
Closing prayer