Have you attended the Stations of the Cross services at your parish during Lent? This lovely devotion, popularized by the Franciscans, invites Catholics to walk alongside Christ as He journeys to His Crucifixion. The Way of the Cross With the Saints from TAN Books contains five ways to pray the Stations. You can return to a favorite one again and again, or explore them all.
Five Ways to Pray the Stations of the Cross
The Way of the Cross With the Saints includes meditations by:
- Saint Francis of Assisi
- Saint Alphonsus Liguori
- Saint John Henry Newman
- Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich
- Venerable Mary of Jesus of Ágreda
Each Station is illustrated with pen-and-ink art; the same illustrations are repeated for each set of Stations.
The Stabat Mater is included at the end of the book, in both English and Latin.
Also in the book: prayers to conclude the Stations of the Cross and information on gathering an indulgence, plus the lyrics for a few Lenten hymns.
This book is easy to carry because of its small size. The cover is purple leatherette, and the pages are edged in gold. There’s also a purple ribbon bookmark. It’s a gift-quality book for yourself or a friend.
Pray the Stations of the Cross Beyond the Season of Lent
The practice of praying the Stations of the Cross is not confined to Lent. Some parishes, like mine, have outdoor Stations for private times of prayer. Occasionally, small groups gather there to pray the Stations together. Most Catholic Churches display the Stations along the walls of the church. But whether you physically walk from station to station or meditate on the Stations of the Cross in your home, a pew, or the Adoration Chapel, The Way of the Cross With the Saints is an easy, portable option for participating in one of the most beautiful devotional practices of the Church.
Ask for The Way of the Cross With the Saints at your local Catholic bookseller, or order online from Amazon.com or the publisher, TAN Books.
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