Almighty god, your son jesus christ was lifted high upon the cross so that he might draw the whole world to himself. As part of private reflection and prayer, the tradition from which this book grows includes prayers and litanies addressed to saints and angels. 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. The book of occasional services reformed episcopal church. Where noted prayers are from the book of common prayer. From the bottom of my heart i am sorry for all my sins, because by. In part, the book offers prayers and acts of devotion to help prepare an individual for public worship. The stations of the cross has been a devotion of christians since the first years of the christian church. Begin with the opening meditation, then journey through the eight stations of the cross. The traditional 14 stations of the cross, including the stabat mater verse at every station concluding prayer is the prayer before a crucifix of st francis of assisi introduction and how to pray the stations of the cross. The newly revised edition includes the treasured liturgies and prayers of the original while offering some. I know for me, it is tempting to only think of the passion of christ in the abstract, when it was very much a physical experience. Prayers to help you with devotions and everyday life is the book for you.
The photos of the stations of the cross are courtesy of st. The book of occasional services 2018 episcopal church. The meditations and prayers were written by the rev. The stations of the cross allow us to reflect upon jesus suffering, death, and resurrection. Browse catholic common prayers bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. It provides all rite i services, together with rites, offices, and services in traditional language which appear solely in. This devotion was encouraged by the franciscans, and it became common in the fifteenth century. So clothe us in your spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you. It has the preparatory prayer and both the latin and the english stabat mater with the prayer before a crucifix in the back. Book of common prayer stations of the cross good friday midday reflections. This is a catholic prayer book that has been created to help you learn how to pray by discussing a few prayer guides and giving examples from saints and from the bible. Stations of the cross that people can do as individuals or families. Holy saturday is a short service that is important to father michael. The font used is kis bt, which is bitstreams version of janson, the font used.
Hype up your stations of the cross this lent lifeteen. Stations of the cross as composed by saint alphonsus ligouri opening prayer. Beautiful stations of the cross today using the bl. 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. Read the scripture passage and prayerful meditation for each station. Way of the cross stations of the cross episcopal church. 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. Stations of the cross by epiphany a traditional journey as taken from the book of common prayer and the book of occasional services. Choose a stations of the cross, or the way of the cross journey that is best for your household. The stations of the cross also called the way of the cross is a traditional.
Scriptural stations of the cross united states conference. Concluding prayer 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. Stations of the cross lenten regimen saint lukes church. Ccc uscca book ad montage v encuentro proceedings book prayer. If you have answered yes to any of the above questions catholic prayer book. Stations of the cross welcome to the stations of the cross experience. 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. The stations of the cross can be used weekly on fridays throughout the whole of the church seasons, as it is the day on which we remember our lords crucifixion. For example, the religious complex of santo stefano in bologna, italy, replicated the church of the holy sepulchre and other religious sites, including mount of olives and valley of josaphat. Stations of the cross for global justice and reconciliation.
It can be said as a private form of prayer or, particularly on fridays in lent, as a public liturgy. Opening prayer from the book of common prayer, page 99. The stations of the cross are a 14step catholic devotion that commemorates jesus christs last day on earth as a man. So clothe us in your spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and. The stations of the cross was developed by christians to deepen their understanding of the pain and suffering jesus endured so our sins are forgiven and we can enjoy the hope of eternal life. 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. Then he took with him peter and the two sons of zebedee, and he began to be saddened and exceedingly troubled. The liturgy is composed of fourteen stations, each commemorating one aspect of the via delarosa. Grant that we, who glory in this death for our salvation, may also glory in his call to take up our cross and follow him, through jesus christ our lord. Where noted, prayers are from the book of common prayer.
This is a catholic prayer book that has been created to help you learn how to pray by discussing a few prayer guides and giving examples from saints and. Settle in to a quiet and comfortable space in the chapel. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of his last day, beginning with his condemnation. Saint augustines prayer book is an anglocatholic devotional book published for members of the various anglican churches in the united states and canada by the order of the holy cross, an anglican monastic community. The stations of the cross are also known as the way of sorrows or the via cruises and referred to a series of images depicting jesus christ and the day of his crucifixion with the company prayers. This site is offered by creighton university s collaborative ministry office. These materials are authorized by the general convention through the provisions of title ii, canon 3, section 6 of the canons of the episcopal church. Even today, one can travel to jerusalem and walk the via dolorosa the way of sorrows, tracing jesus path to golgotha. Common prayer 1962 in the development of prayer at midday and compline.
Apr 19, 2019 beautiful stations of the cross today using the bl. Book of common prayer, laid it down as a rule, that the particular forms of divine worship, and the rites and ceremonies appointed to be. The stations of the cross have formed part of christian devotion at passiontide for many centuries because they enable us to engage actively with the path of suffering walked by jesus. Opening prayer act of contrition o my god, my redeemer, behold me here at thy feet. 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. The number of stations for prayer and meditation in the way. I first walked the stations of the cross at the mission san luis rey in oceanside at a contemplative retreat with college avenue baptist church in. Moreover, i have been encouraged to take up my cross and follow christ more faithfully. The standard book this is an adobe acrobat pdf rendering of daniel berkeley updikes standard book of the 1928 u.
John henry newman meditations for obvious reason and lead by an amazing bishop emertius, whose homily at the 3pm commemoration of the passion and death of our lord and saviour, jesus christ would have made father z, cdl robert sarah, fr ripperger, bp schneider and bxvi smile. Now in the eighteenth printing of the 1967 revised edition, it. The stations of the cross, also known as the way of the cross, or via dolorosa sorrowful way, is a popular lenten devotion. The closing prayersometimes included as a 15th stationreflects on the resurrection of jesus christ. Kick this form of prayer up a notch by taking it outside and walking while you reflect on the stations. Looking for a prayer book so children can lead the stations. Apr 06, 2020 dating back to the fifth century, the way of the cross has been a spiritual discipline for the faithful to enter into our lords passion. Hiresolution photographs of the handpainted basrelief stations of the cross scenes created in 1896 by francis mayer. Hymn for meditation lead me to calvary by jennie e. Catholic common prayer audio books, best sellers, author. 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. In time this service developed into 14 stations, marked along the via dolorosa in jerusalem. Thomas episcopal church in saint petersburg, florida this evening this monday in holy week instead of bringing your evening prayer will be bringing you the stations of the cross monday tuesday and wednesday of this week this version of the stations of the cross is to be found in the saint augustines prayer book. Mar 27, 2012 these biblical stations have been attractive to those of us who base our piety more on scripture than on church tradition.
The stations prescribed for this way of the cross are found in the united methodist book of worship. Sharing this stations page with others by email, on facebook or twitter. They originated when early christians visited jerusalem and wanted to follow literally in the footsteps of jesus, tracing the path from pilates house to calvary. It is a common devotional practice to meditate on the stations of the cross on fridays throughout the lent season. The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as the individual moves from station to station. The original book, published in 1549 in the reign of edward vi, was a product of the english reformation following the break with rome. Book of common prayer bcp is the short title of a number of related prayer books used in the anglican communion, as well as by other christian churches historically related to anglicanism.
Our worship is shaped by the beautiful liturgy of the book of common prayer, thought provoking, biblically based messages and inspirational music. Johns parish church on the creighton university campus. Prayer and urbi et orbi blessing presided over by pope. The cross weighed heavily on jesus as he walked the via dolorosa the way of sorrows, said cardinal cupich.
Hussey king of my life, i crown thee now, thine shall the glory be. There are fourteen stations in the service, with eight sta. Almighty god, whose most dear son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified. The following stations of the cross are based on those celebrated by pope john paul ii on. In some traditions, the stations of the cross is referred to as the way of the cross or the via dolorosa. Facebook live of the noon service found in the book of common prayer. The biblical passages of this work are from the authorized king james version, and the prayers are from the 1928 book of common prayer. 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. Day and other major feasts, and daily morning and evening prayer, as set forth in this book, are the regular services appointed for public worship in this church. The book of occasional services is a collection of liturgical resources related to occasions which do not occur with sufficient frequency to warrant their inclusion in the book of common prayer. Rite two 75 noonday prayer 103 order of worship for the evening 108. The stations of the cross for children has been prepared to help children engage a rich, centuriesold, devotional practice. The celebration of the stations of the cross is especially common on the fridays of lent, especially good friday.
The stations of the cross was developed by christians to deepen their understanding of. Each station begins with a portion of the stabat mater, the 12th century hymn of the crucifixion at the cross her station keeping. The first edition of this little book of devotions, edited by loren gavitt, was published in 1947. As we respond to the threat to the health and safety of our neighbors by social distancing, we also find ourselves carrying each others crosses and joining together in common prayer.
The stations of the cross originated in pilgrimage to jerusalem and a desire to reproduce the via dolorosa. This facsimile should be quite faithful to the original. Written by catholic common prayer, audiobook narrated by janet jarmuz bamford. And thus, the burial rite in the book of common prayer tells us, even at the grave. A link to a recording of a previous years passiontide. The work of 1549 was the first prayer book to include the complete. It is a devotion to be undertaken by those wishing to walk in the footsteps of jesus. Stations of the cross service church of the good shepherd. 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. Particularly common as musical accompaniment is the stabat mater. 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. The stations in this presentation are illustrated with photography provided by members of belmont united methodist church, nashville, as well as one united methodist member atlarge. Every element of our time in worship is designed to draw us closer to the heart of god.
Stations of the cross the stations of the cross is perhaps my. I have found that reflection on the biblical stations of the cross has helped me to experience more deeply the love of god in christ. Stations of the cross king of peace episcopal church. There are no alternative services for those that are found in the prayer book, and its use is optional. The stations of the cross developed in jerusalem around the fifth century for pilgrims to the holy land. Community celebrations are usually accompanied by various songs and prayers. At the cross her station keeping attributed to the fransiscan poet jacopone da. Apr 06, 2020 the celebration of the stations of the cross is especially common on the fridays of lent, especially good friday. The anglican service book is a compilation of material from a number of sources focused around the structure of the 1979 book of common prayer. Saint augustines prayer book is an anglocatholic devotional book published for members of the various anglican churches in the united states and canada by the order of the holy cross, an anglican monastic community the first edition of this little book of devotions, edited by loren gavitt, was published in 1947. The stations grew out of imitations of via dolorosa in jerusalem which is believed to be the actual path jesus walked to mount calvary. First on this page is a reprint of a printable stations of the cross booklet according to the method of st.