Stations of the Cross

From early centuries pilgrims would travel to Jerusalem in order to walk along the very streets that Jesus walked - walking along the path known variously as the Way of Sorrows, the Via Dolorosa, The Way of the Cross, or following the Stations of the Cross. There developed places along that way to stop and remember particular events - some recorded in the Bible, and some that come from pious legend - and to pray and ponder what that journey means for the pilgrim. As others heard stories that the pilgrims would bring home, they wished they too could go to Jerusalem to travel that path. Such a journey is not possible for most of us, but bringing the Stations of the Cross into our current location allows us to spiritually make such a pilgrimage.

Keep the way the Stations developed in mind as you seek to make your own pilgrimage from where YOU are during this time of isolation in the midst of pandemic. Jesus can meet you along this path, no matter where your path takes place.

Coloring the Stations

Get out your colored pencils, and spend some meditative time with each Station - using either the more detailed or easier versions. Each station also has a devotional guide with questions for adults and for children.

This version of the Stations of the Cross adapts the newer 14 Biblical stations introduced by Pope John Paul II on Good Friday 1991

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Scriptural Stations in Video

Following the same pattern as the Coloring the Stations (the 'new' stations as used by Pope John Paul II on Good Friday 1991, which all draw from the Biblical account, beginning in the Garden of Gethsemane), this video journey along the Stations offers reflective time.

YouTube Stations

Other Resources for Stations

Woodcuts
Artist Peggy Parker has given permission to print her Stations booklet so that you can place the wood cut prints around your home or yard in order to walk from station to station.
Click here for woodcut images.

Stations of the Cross Meditations and Prayers
Frank and Victoria Logue wrote a set of brief meditations and prayers for home or church use top be prayed on the Fridays in Lent, especially on Good Friday. You can download a booklet to print front and back to make paper bulletins or download a PDF intended for reading on a smart phone or tablet.
Click here for Stations booklet.
Click here for Stations for smartphone.