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The Stations of the Cross are a wonderful form of meditation (beginning prayer) on Our Blessed Lord Jesus Christ's passion and death. No Christian can be saved unless they pray, and this is one of the best forms of prayer.
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What do people do before the Stations of the Cross?
The Stations of the Cross are actually a private devotion, although sometimes done together in a group in the Church. As a private devotion there is no set ritual to them.
What is living stations of the cross?
Usually a "living Stations of the Cross" mean that you have live people posed acting out or portraying each Station.
Why do you go to stations of the cross?
Some people believe that Jesus, the Son of God, died on the cross to save people's sins. Going to the Stations of the Cross gives people an idea on how good Jesus was when he gave his life to save ours. When you go there, you realize if Jesus saved our lives, we owe them to him, and should always respect that.
How many times does Jesus fall in the Stations of the Cross?
Jesus falls three times in the Stations of the Cross.
How many stations of the cross are typically included in the traditional Catholic devotion?
The traditional Catholic devotion of the Stations of the Cross typically includes 14 stations.
What are the Stations of the Cross also referred as?
The Way of the Cross.
What are stations of the cross made of?
The Stations of the Cross are usually a series of pictures or statues. They can use any artisitic medium.
What period of time do the Stations of the Cross take place in?
The Stations of the Cross are primarily prayed on Fridays during Lent.
How is Lent linked to the Stations of the Cross?
The Stations of the Cross depict Our Blessed Lord carrying the cross up to His death and burial. Lent is the preparation for Christ to carry His cross, die on it, and be buried.
What has the author Philip T Weller written?
Philip T. Weller has written: 'The way of the Cross for the people's participation' -- subject(s): Stations of the Cross
Who started the Stations of the Cross?
Many people I've seen a lot of names, but I guess who STARTED is was Jesus.
Why does the protestant church have 15 stations of the cross?
I don't think that many (if any) Protestant churches have the stations of the cross - I know Presbyterians and Baptists do not.
