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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.

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