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The Stations of the Cross are a 14-step Catholic devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ's last day on Earth as a man. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of His last day, beginning with His condemnation.
The Stations of the Cross or the Way of the Cross, also known as the Way of Sorrows or the Via Crucis, are a series of images depicting Jesus Christ on the day of his crucifixion and accompanying prayers.
Station 1 – Christ is Condemned. Station 2 – Jesus Carries His Cross. Station 3 – Jesus Falls the First Time. Station 4 – Jesus Meets His Mother. Station 5 – Simon Helps Jesus Carry the Cross. Station 6 – Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus. Station 7 – Jesus Falls the Second Time. Station 8 – Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem.
The Stations of the Cross refer to depictions of the events of the Passion of Christ and the prayers and rituals associated with these, to remind us of Jesus’ death and sacrifice to save us from sin.
The Stations of the Cross as composed by Saint Alphonsus Liguori: Also view the Stations according to Saint Francis of Assisi. Listen as you pray:
Stations of the Cross, a series of 14 pictures or carvings portraying events in the Passion of Christ, from his condemnation by Pontius Pilate to his entombment. The series of stations is as follows: Jesus is condemned to death. Jesus is made to bear his cross. Jesus falls the first time. Jesus meets his mother.
The Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way of the Cross or Via Crucis, commemorate Jesus's passion and death on the cross. There are 14 stations that each depict a moment on his journey to Calvary, usually through sacred art, prayers, and reflections.
The Second Station: Jesus Carries His Cross. How could any human impose such a burden upon Your torn and bleeding body, Lord Jesus? Each movement of the cross drove the thorns deeper into Your Head. How did You keep the hatred from welling up in Your Heart? How did the injustice of it all not ruffle your peace?
The Stations of the Cross, which follow the path of Christ from Pontius Pilate's praetorium to Christ's tomb are a popular devotion in parishes during Lent. In the 16th century, this pathway was officially entitled the "Via Dolorosa" (Sorrowful Way) or simply Way of the Cross or Stations of the Cross.
The 14 Stations of the Cross represent events from Jesus’ passion and death. At each station we use our senses and our imagination to reflect prayerfully upon Jesus’ suffering, Death, and Resurrection.