Augustines reflections on the stations provided many of the summary statements at the beginning of each. Stations of the cross composed by saint alphonsus liguori this booklet is dedicated to the parishioners of holy trinity catholic church stations db 3 242011 12. He became a recognizable lawyer after going through law school at the age of sixteen, but later decided to leave law in favor of giving his salvation more attention. Mar 05, 2015 pray and experience the stations of the cross at church with the audio version available for download at the holy rosary and divine mercy chaplet dvd is also available. Home catholic products devotionals way of the cross booklets the way of the cross by st. Volume 5 the passion and the death of jesus christ.
The meditative tone and pace of this devotional video featuring catholic artistic masterpieces allows for true accompaniment with jesus along the way of the cross. 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. Before each station we adore thee oh christ and we praise thee, because by thy holy cross. Saint alphonsus liguori for every day download ebook pdf. Topics catholic, stations, jesus, lent, easter collection opensource language english. Alphonsus liguori 16961787, sometimes called alphonsus maria liguori or saint alphonsus liguori, was an italian catholic bishop, spiritual writer, composer, musician, artist, poet, lawyer, scholastic philosopher, and theologian. This devotion, in which we follow christ in spirit on the brutal road to calvary, is especially popular during lent. Alphonsus liguoris prayers for way of the cross also known as the stations of the cross. Free traditional catholic books catholic tradition. During the turkish occupation of the holy land in the late middle ages, when pilgrims were prevented from visiting its sacred sites, the custom arose of making replicas of those holy places, where the faithful might come to pray. Saint alphonsus liguori s the way of the cross from catholic book publishing is a beautiful and reverent devotion to the sacred passion of our lord, following jesus along the fourteen stations of the cross from his condemnation to death by pontius pilate, to his being laid in the tomb. More than half of the prayer books and pamphlets use the way of the cross as composed by st.
He founded the congregation of the most holy redeemer, known as the redemptorists, in november 1732. My pocket way of the cross liguori, saint alphonsus on. Available in pdf format on this page at immaculate heart of mary parish, balornock. For alphonsus, the stations of the cross provided the opportunity to meditate on the true meaning of the love of, isbn 9780764805202 buy the way of the cross ebook. This largeprint edition of saint alphonsus way of the cross provides a poetic translation of a longtime parish favorite, offering insight into the mind of a saint and the emotion and passion that formed his. For roman catholics throughout the world, the stations of the cross are synonymous with lent, holy week and, especially, good friday. Vincentian reflections on the stations of the cross. The way of the cross with meditations by st alphonsus liguori kindle edition by liguori, st alphonsus. The traditional version, by saint alphonsus of liguori, will be familiar to many, and remains the classic version of catholic devotion. The way of the cross with meditations by st alphonsus liguori.
It consists of 14 stations, each one focusing on an event in our lords passion. In addition to the text below, a verse of the stabat mater dolorosa is often sung or recited when moving from one station to the next. The way of the cross liguori version our catholic prayers. Faustina and scripture and the traditional way of the cross based on the version by st. Download stations of the cross catholic by st alphonsus liguori. The way of the cross kindle edition by liguori, st. The way of the cross audio adapted from the 1962 missal. The way of the cross according to the method of st. Pdf download mary s way of the cross free unquote books. Also, it is great to buy in large quantities for group prayer. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Agatha of the goths and founder of the congregation of the holy redeemer.
The stations of the cross according to the method of st alphonsus liguori st marys shrine, warrington. Alphonsus liguori preparatory prayers kneeling before the altar, make an act of contrition, and form the intention of gaining the indulgences, whether for yourself or for the souls in purgatory. Alphonsus liguori was born in 1696 to neapolitan nobility at marianella, italy. Produced by st marys shrine catholic church, archdiocese of liverpool, served by the priestly fraternity of st peter fssp. I look to the right to see, but there is no one who pays me heed i have lost all means of escape. Alphonsus liguori is easily the most popular and bestloved way of the cross ever. There is power, healing and deliverance in the holy wounds of jesus. Those who are impeded can gain the same indulgence if they spend at least one half an hour in pious reading and meditation on the passion and death of our lord jesus christ.
I desire to carry it with all patience until death, that i. Here is a version of the way of the cross by saint alphonsus marie ligouri. The stations of the cross, by saint alphonsus liguori. Below are links to valuable and timeless catholic texts including those written by great saints and fathers and doctors of the church that you. This small booklet is perfect to fit in your pocket or purse.
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 contrition, and form the intention of gaining the indulgences connected to this devotion, whether for himself or for the souls in purgatory. Pdf mary s way of the cross download read online free. But now i love you with my whole heart, and because i love you, i repent sincerely for having offended you. The way of the cross, as a devotion, has its origin in the faithfuls. Way of the cross isbn 9780764805202 pdf epub saint.
Alphonsus liguori s stations of the cross preparatory prayer all. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Stations of the cross meditations according to the method of st. Faustinas way of the cross compiled from the diary of st. Alphonsus liguoris method is the most treasured way of praying the stations ever to bless christendom. Children love having their own copy and even coloring the beautiful pictures of jesus on his way of the cross.
Click download or read online button to get alphonsus liguori book now. The way of the cross stations of the cross youtube. Pray and experience the stations of the cross at church with the audio version available for download at the holy rosary and divine mercy chaplet dvd is. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the way of the cross. The way of the cross illustrated ebook by alphonsus liguori. Free traditional catholic books ii catholic tradition.
Saint alphonsus liguori stations of the cross roman catholic church of saint james the greater. This prayer is often prayed during lent on fridays, and especially remember on good friday, however every day is a good day to to recall the way of the cross of. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the way of the cross. He disarmed the rulers and authorities and made a public example of them, triumphing over them in the cross. Read it online, print, or listen to the traditional audio recording below. It commemorates 14 key events on day of christs crucifixion. May 07, 2011 for those who would like an aid to keep their minds from wandering while saying this beautiful devotion. O jesus, whosoever does not take up his cross and follow thee, is not worthy of thee. This devotion is also known as the way of the cross, the via crucis, and the via dolorosa. Liguori, translated by an italian clergyman, approved by the right reverend bishop fitzpatrick, 8 th edition boston.
Printable stations of the cross booklet according to st. In the way along which i walk they have hid a trap for me. Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world. The pictures of the stations of the cross taken from church of the holy trinity, gainesville, virginia. 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. This is it this is the classic saint alphonsus liguori booklet that older catholics remember from their childhood.
Click download or read online button to get saint alphonsus liguori for every day book now. For alphonsus, the stations of the cross provided the opportunity to meditate on the true meaning of the love of the most holy redeemer. So many times i have sinned, but i repent sincerely because i love you. In addition, fourteen meditations one for each station written by marian priests and seminarians, provide insightful reflections on christs passion. This printable stations of the cross booklet is so handy. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the way of the cross with meditations by st alphonsus liguori.
This acclaimed book by saint alphonsus liguori is available at in several formats for your ereader. The second way of the cross includes a fifteenth station, a meditation on christs resurrection, which. 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. Alphonsus liguori 1696 1787 in 1787, this is a very popular form of the stations of the cross. Enter into our lords passion and death with the stations of the cross by st. 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. Behold, i cheerfully join thee on the way of the cross. Alphonsus liguori download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Thanks to technology, and perhaps due to christianitys low status in our modern liberal age, there is a fantastic treasure trove of good, traditional catholic books available for free or nearfree. At home, i found versions of the stations both in pamphlet form and as part of various prayer books. Many catholic parishes have indoor and outdoor stations of the cross. Alphonsus liguori about the author saint alphonsus liguori b. Available in multiple formats epub, pdf, mobikindle, etc.
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