Prayers ›
The Way of the Cross · Via Crucis
The Stations of the Cross
A walk with the Lord along the road of his Passion, pausing at fourteen stations to adore him. At each, pause and pray: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.
The Fourteen Stations
1. Jesus is condemned to death
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.
2. Jesus takes up his Cross
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.
3. Jesus falls the first time
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.
4. Jesus meets his Mother
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.
5. Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the Cross
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.
6. Veronica wipes the face of Jesus
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.
7. Jesus falls the second time
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.
8. Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.
9. Jesus falls the third time
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.
10. Jesus is stripped of his garments
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.
11. Jesus is nailed to the Cross
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.
12. Jesus dies on the Cross
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.
13. Jesus is taken down from the Cross
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.
14. Jesus is laid in the tomb
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.
Stations questions
When are the Stations of the Cross prayed?
Especially on the Fridays of Lent and on Good Friday, though they may be prayed any day of the year.
How many Stations of the Cross are there?
Fourteen, from Jesus' condemnation to his burial. Some add a fifteenth station of the Resurrection.
Pray the Stations with the app — all fourteen with meditations, and a “?” guide if you're new. Free.
Google PlayApp Store