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. Merciful jesus, my master, i desire to follow you in fidelity and imitate you each day with more perfection. The way of the cross, as a devotion, has its origin in the faithfuls. Also, it is great to buy in large quantities for group prayer. Volume 5 the passion and the death of jesus christ. Preface to the centenary edition of the works of st. Stations of the cross meditations according to the method of st. Additional gift options are available when buying one ebook at a time. This small booklet is perfect to fit in your pocket or purse. The way of the cross is the most heavily indulgenced devotion in the catholic church. This is the official parish website for saint alphonsus liguori a welcoming catholic church in prospect heights, il. Alphonsus liguori 1696 1787 in 1787, this is a very popular form of the stations of the cross.
Produced by st marys shrine catholic church, archdiocese of liverpool, served by the priestly fraternity of st peter fssp. Stations of the cross provides meditation on the true meaning of love of the most holy redeemer. According to the method of saint alphonsus liguori to begin the stations of the cross, try to be, if possible, in the presence of the blessed sacrament of the altar in the tabernacles of traditional catholic chapels and churches throughout the world. Before each station we adore thee oh christ and we praise thee, because by thy holy cross. Alphonsus liguori school prospect heights, il shaping tomorrows leaders in the catholic tradition since 1958 shaping tomorrows leaders in the. The stations of the cross, or way of the cross, is a form of devotion commemorating the passion and death of christ, consisting of a series of 14 meditations, or stations.
Index page the writings of saint alphonsus liguori. Making the stations of the cross carries with it indulgences. These meditations on the stations of the cross are sure to enhance your prayer throughout the year, but especially during the holy season of lent. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the way of the cross. Post falls, idaho a professional latin translator is releasing his second volume of st. It is an invitation to love as christ loved, through the cross. Alphonsus liguori let each one, kneeling before the high altar, make an act of contrition, and form the intention of gaining. Edited by rev, eugene gcrimm, priest of the congregation of. They are enriched by a brief biography of alphonsus, a selection of prayers penned by him, and a word on the history and value of the way of the cross as a way of divine mercy. Offers insight into the emotion, passion, and devotion, of st. Ask a question people who bought this product, also bought. Large print stations of the cross booklet st alphonsus. Alphonsus liguori at the cross her station keeping, stood the mournful mother weeping, close to jesus to the last.
Home catholic products seasonal lent way of the cross booklets the way of the cross by st. He founded the congregation of the most holy redeemer, known as the redemptorists, in november 1732. The pictures of the stations of the cross taken from church of the holy trinity, gainesville, virginia by timeline media. Home catholic products devotionals way of the cross booklets the way of the cross by st. Saint alphonsus liguori prospect heights, illinois. The eighteenth century was not an age remarkable for depth of spiritual life, yet it produced three of the greatest missionaries of the church, st. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet langua ge source with. Scrupulosity, mental illness, or any other suffering or weakness is not a sign of failure.
He disarmed the rulers and authorities and made a public example of them, triumphing over them in the cross. Alphonsus liguori ebook 9781505103052 hear about sales, receive special offers. The stations of the cross according to the method of st alphonsus liguori st marys shrine, warrington. The last words of jesus upon his cross, and his death 120 xiv. Available in pdf format on this page at immaculate heart of mary parish, balornock. The way of the cross according to the method of st. Alphonsus liguori biography childhood, life achievements. The augustine institute presents a beautiful meditation on the stations of the cross by saint alphonsus liguori, narrated by dr. Kneeling before the altar, make an act of contrition, and form the.
The incarnation, birth, and infancy of jesus christ. Alphonsus liguori is easily the most popular and bestloved way of the cross ever. Here is a version of the way of the cross by saint alphonsus marie ligouri. In addition to the text below, a verse of the stabat mater dolorosa is often sung or recited.
Largeprint edition liguori, saint alphonsus, santa c. Easily the most popular and bestloved way of the cross ever. He was a spiritual writer, scholastic philosopher, theologian and catholic bishop. Stations of the cross by saint alphonsus liguori formed. Come visit and join our vibrate catholic community. The stations of the cross is a popular catholic devotion begun by st. Alphonsus liguori let each one, kneeling before the high altar, make an act of. There is power, healing and deliverance in the holy wounds of jesus. Saint francis jerome, when he visited the parentsof saint alphonsus, shortly after his birth, made this prophecy. The stations of the cross dedication we fly to your patronage, o holy mother of god. The way of the cross kindle edition by liguori, st.
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