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    How to Pray the Stations of the Cross: Way of The Cross
    How to Pray the Stations of the Cross: Way of The Cross
    How to Pray the Stations of the Cross: Way of The Cross
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    How to Pray the Stations of the Cross: Way of The Cross

    By Melissa Russell

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    The “Stations of the Cross” also referred to as the “Way of The Cross” are a series of fourteen pictures, paintings or carvings that portray the events along Christ's journey in his final hours from his condemnation by Pontias Pilate to his body being laid in the tomb.

    The devotion is believed to have begun with St Francis of Assisi and is observed throughout the world by Catholics who commemorate the journey made by Jesus in his final hours.

    It can be prayed at any time during the church year but is particular relevant during the season of Lent, especially on Good Friday and the Fridays during the season of Lent.

    Other words used to describe the prayer are: ‘Way of Sorrows’ or ‘Via Dolorosa’.

    It is thought that the Stations originated as a way that those unable to travel the pilgrimage route in Jerusalem, the ‘Via Dolorosa’, and the plenary indulgence attached to the pilgrimage is also given to those who prayerfully make the journey of the fourteen stations.

    The images of the Stations of the Cross are usually displayed around the inside walls of churches and chapels, but are also often found near shrines.

    The devotion of the Stations of the Cross can be prayed alone or as a group. In order to pray the Stations of the Cross, the individual or group move from one station to station meditating and reciting prayers on the events depicted which relate to Christ's Passion, from the first station where he is condemned to death through to the burial of Jesus.

    It is customary for the congregation to sing verses of the medieval hymn Stabat Mater ("By the Cross her Station Keeping") between each station and the full text of the Stabat Mater in the English and Latin has been included.

    Many texts have been written for use during the Stations, but that of St. Alphonsus Ligori remains the most popular.

    The book contains the following sections all accessed from the table of contents for easy navigation. Links are provided at the end of each station to the relevant bible verse as well as back to the table of contents:

    Introduction
    How to Pray the Stations of the Cross – Steps

    Stations of the Cross

    First Station
    Second Station
    Third Station
    Fourth Station
    Fifth Station
    Sixth Station
    Seventh Station
    Eighth Station
    Ninth Station
    Tenth Station
    Eleventh Station
    Twelfth Station
    Thirteenth Station
    Fourteenth Station

    Bible Verses

    First Station – Bible Verse
    Second Station – Bible Verse
    Third Station – Bible Verse
    Fourth Station – Bible Verse
    Fifth Station – Bible Verse
    Sixth Satation – Bible Verse
    Seventh Station – Bible Verse
    Eighth Station – Bible Verse
    Ninth Station – Bible Verse
    Tenth Station – Bible Verse
    Eleventh Station – Bible Verse
    Twelfth Station – Bible Verse
    Thirteenth Station – Bible Verse
    Fourteenth Station – Bible Verse

    Can you pray the devotion alone?

    Stabat Mater Hymn - Latin
    Stabat Mater Hymn - English

    Chapters from the Gospels

    Matthew – Chapter 27
    Mark – Chapter 15
    Luke – Chapter 23
    John – Chapter 19

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMelissa Russell
    Release dateDec 7, 2011
    ISBN9781465836533
    How to Pray the Stations of the Cross: Way of The Cross
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    Melissa Russell

    Melissa Russell is a website designer and eBook author. She has also trained self publishers on how to get their books published and distributed to major online retailers. Melissa lives in London with her husband and three children.

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      How to Pray the Stations of the Cross - Melissa Russell

      How to Pray the Stations of the Cross

      - Way of The Cross

      Compiled By Melissa Russell

      Smashwords Edition.

      Copyright 2011 Melissa Russell

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Disclaimer

      Limit of Liability and Disclaimer of Warranty: The publisher has used its best efforts in preparing this book, and the information provided herein is provided as is. Melissa Russell makes no representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this book and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of fitness for any particular purpose and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damage, including but not limited to, special, incidental, consequential, or other damages

      Author Biography

      Melissa Russell is a website designer and eBook author. She has a keen interest in English literature and the Roman Catholic faith. Melissa lives in London with her husband and three children.

      *****

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      How to Pray the Stations of the Cross – Steps

      Stations of the Cross

      First Station

      Second Station

      Third Station

      Fourth Station

      Fifth Station

      Sixth Station

      Seventh Station

      Eighth Station

      Ninth Station

      Tenth Station

      Eleventh Station

      Twelfth Station

      Thirteenth Station

      Fourteenth Station

      Bible Verses

      First Station – Bible Verse

      Second Station – Bible Verse

      Third Station – Bible Verse

      Fourth Station – Bible Verse

      Fifth Station – Bible Verse

      Sixth Satation – Bible Verse

      Seventh Station – Bible Verse

      Eighth Station – Bible Verse

      Ninth Station – Bible Verse

      Tenth Station – Bible Verse

      Eleventh Station – Bible Verse

      Twelfth Station – Bible Verse

      Thirteenth Station – Bible Verse

      Fourteenth Station – Bible Verse

      Can you pray the devotion alone?

      Stabat Mater Hymn - Latin

      Stabat Mater Hymn - English

      Chapters from the Gospels

      Matthew – Chapter 27

      Mark – Chapter 15

      Luke – Chapter 23

      John – Chapter 19

      *****

      Introduction

      The Stations of the Cross also referred to as the Way of The Cross are a series of fourteen pictures, paintings or carvings that portray the events along Christ's journey in his final hours from his condemnation by Pontias Pilate to his body being laid in the tomb.

      The devotion is believed to have begun with St Francis of Assisi and is observed throughout the world by Catholics who commemorate the journey made by Jesus in his final hours.

      It can be prayed at any time during the church year but is particular relevant during the season of Lent, especially on Good Friday and the Fridays during the season of Lent.

      Other words used to describe the prayer are: ‘Way of Sorrows’ or ‘Via Dolorosa’.

      It is thought that the Stations originated as a way that those unable to travel the pilgrimage route in Jerusalem, the ‘Via Dolorosa’, and the plenary indulgence attached to the pilgrimage is also given to those

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