The way of the cross with saint john paul ii provides a simple but profound opportunity to practice this devotion publicly or privately, during and beyond the lenten season. This is the version i used to pray with my grandmother when i was young. The way of the cross has been added to your cart add to cart. Through illness, recovery and uncertainty, the way of the cross in times of illness provides comfort and healing. Times and seasons, the way of the cross is a series of scripturebased devotions for personal or group use in. Mary pezzulo at steel magnificat has recently published. Pdf mary s way of the cross download read online free. Crossway is a notforprofit christian ministry that publishes the esv bible and gospelcentered books.
Into this context, sick pilgrim offers the connection of a simple book recommendation. Each station is an opportunity to learn about ourselves and god through the events of. This painstakingly researched volume chronicles the age of lu. In the way of the cross, she walks us through the stations of the cross, each chapter being one of the stations.
An ancient devotion of the church, following the stations strengthens, encourages, and brings spiritual understanding as the reader joins jesus walk to calvary. Sample text everyones way of the cross ave maria press. At each station she actually four and a half stars if i could give half stars. Jesus carries his cross we adore you, o christ, and we praise you. The way of the cross by caryll houselander goodreads. In the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy spirit. Also incorporated in each station is a verse of the stabat mater a catholic hymn associated with the way of the cross, which originated in the th century. The way of the cross booklet, paperback, 3 x 5 the way of the cross according to the method of st. This book uses the stations of the cross in a personal, contemporary way. Like the stations initiated by pope john paul ii in 1991, the biblical way of the cross offers a scriptural account of the condemnation and crucifixion of jesus. The way of the cross in times of illness book summary.
Traditional and modern meditations the way of the cross leads us to contemplate the passion of our lord and savior jesus christ, to consider his great love for us, his humility, and the glory of the perfect offering he made in the work of our redemption. The author was amazing in placing the reader in the passion. Meditation on the way of the cross with texts from misaericordiae vultus of pope francis in order to motivate us for practicing corporal and spiritual acts of mercy. The way of the cross this article examines the popular devotion of making the way of the cross, the three reasons for doing so, its origin, its effects, the indulgences attached, as well as some. The way of the cross according to the method of st. Praying the stations of the cross is an especially powerful way to enter into the meaning of christs passion. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. But beyond that she helps us to understand how the passion and. Each of the fourteen stations is interpreted in light of one aspect or event in the life of john paul ii, from tragic losses to physical and emotional. Most fortunate is the soul who walks by the way of calvary, following jesus our redeemer, for if we suffer with christ now with christ we shall reign in the glory of the father. Alphonsus liguori is one of the most popular and bestloved way of the cross ever. It has been our privilege to serve you, as you serve him, for over three decades. This longstanding lenten devotion involves both our.
The stations of the cross with text from scripture, also known as the way of the cross, recounts fifteen key moments of the passion of jesus christ. The book is wellbound and easy to hold, the pictures are. The way of the cross for children by christopher walker and paule freeburg, dc illustrated by jean germano. The way of the cross stations of the cross book by angelus. The way of the cross is a glorious meditative journey in which. I can personally testify that this is one of the most beautifully produced books i have ever owned. Due to limited staffing you may experience slightly longer than normal shipping times. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u.
Francis of assisi 36 pages we consider this the best way of the cross we have ever seen. Meditations on the way of the cross april 1, 2020 maren grossman patheos explore the worlds faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality. Walking the way of the cross by stephen cottrell, paula gooder. The way of the cross, as a devotion, has its origin in the faithfuls. The stabat mater is printed in both latin and in english. I have seen many a devotional passage from caryll houslander, but this is the first book ive read by her.
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