Is it 14 or 15 Stations of the Cross?
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Is it 14 or 15 Stations of the Cross?
Stations of the Cross, also called Way 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.
Are there different versions of the Stations of the Cross?
Out of the fourteen traditional Stations of the Cross, only eight have a clear scriptural foundation. Station 4 appears out of order from scripture; Jesus’s mother is present at the crucifixion but is only mentioned after Jesus is nailed to the cross and before he dies (between stations 11 and 12).
What is the 14th Station?
The traditional 14 Stations of the Cross are: (1) Jesus is condemned to death, (2) Jesus accepts the cross, (3) Jesus falls the first time, (4) Jesus meets His Mother, (5) Simon of Cyrene carries the cross, (6) Veronica wipes the face of Jesus, (7) Jesus falls the second time, (8) Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem, (9 …
What is the 14th Station of the Cross?
How long does it take to pray the Stations of the Cross?
On Hallow, you can pray with the Stations of the Cross in a condensed “daily” format (up to 20 minutes), or you can pray the longer Stations Challenge, which guides you in Lectio Divina for each station (10 – 20 minutes each).
Why pray the Stations of the Cross?
The Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way of the Cross and the Way of Sorrow (Via Crucis in Latin), detail fourteen different moments on the day Jesus died. This prayer pilgrimage is a powerful way to grow closer to Jesus at any time of the year, though it is most popular during the Lenten season.
Why is the 12th station of the Cross important?
In the New Testament the place where Jesus was crucified is called Golgotha (from the Aramaic word for “skull”).
Can you do station of the Cross at home?
The most common way of praying the Stations of the Cross is in a church or at an outdoor shrine, letting the images of each station in the sanctuary guide you. But you can also pray with the stations at home!
