Station of the cross new version

The Station of the Cross is a devotional practice that involves meditating on the 14 stations of Jesus' journey to Calvary. Here is a new version of the Stations of the Cross, written in a more contemporary style:

Station 1: Jesus is Condemned to Death

We stand in solidarity with Jesus, who is condemned to death by the Roman authorities. We remember the injustice and cruelty of the world, and we pray for those who are suffering from oppression and persecution.

Prayer: Lord, have mercy on us. We are sorry for our sins and for the injustices of the world. Help us to stand with those who are marginalized and oppressed.

Station 2: Jesus Takes Up His Cross

We reflect on Jesus' willingness to carry his cross, symbolizing his willingness to bear the weight of our sins. We pray for the courage to carry our own crosses, and to trust in God's plan for our lives.

Prayer: Lord, give us the strength to carry our own crosses, and to trust in your plan for our lives. Help us to be faithful and obedient, even in the face of adversity.

Station 3: Jesus Falls the First Time

We remember Jesus' first fall, and the pain and suffering he endured. We pray for those who are struggling with physical or emotional pain, and for the comfort and healing that only God can bring.

Prayer: Lord, have mercy on those who are suffering. Bring them comfort and healing, and give them the strength to persevere.

Station 4: Jesus Meets His Mother

We reflect on the meeting between Jesus and his mother, Mary. We pray for the love and devotion that Jesus had for his mother, and for the love and devotion that we have for one another.

Prayer: Lord, help us to love one another as you loved your mother. Give us the gift of family and community, and help us to support and care for one another.

Station 5: Simon of Cyrene Helps Jesus Carry His Cross

We remember Simon of Cyrene, who helped Jesus carry his cross. We pray for those who are helping us carry our own crosses, and for the strength and courage to persevere.

Prayer: Lord, bless those who are helping us carry our crosses. Give them the strength and courage to persevere, and help us to be grateful for their support.

Station 6: Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus

We reflect on the kindness and compassion of Veronica, who wipes the face of Jesus. We pray for the kindness and compassion that we show to others, and for the love and mercy that we receive from God.

Prayer: Lord, help us to show kindness and compassion to others, just as Veronica showed kindness and compassion to Jesus. Give us the gift of mercy and forgiveness, and help us to receive it from you.

Station 7: Jesus Falls the Second Time

We remember Jesus' second fall, and the pain and suffering he endured. We pray for those who are struggling with physical or emotional pain, and for the comfort and healing that only God can bring.

Prayer: Lord, have mercy on those who are suffering. Bring them comfort and healing, and give them the strength to persevere.

Station 8: Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem

We reflect on the meeting between Jesus and the women of Jerusalem. We pray for the love and devotion that Jesus had for the women, and for the love and devotion that we have for one another.

Prayer: Lord, help us to love one another as you loved the women of Jerusalem. Give us the gift of community and connection, and help us to support and care for one another.

Station 9: Jesus Falls the Third Time

We remember Jesus' third fall, and the pain and suffering he endured. We pray for those who are struggling with physical or emotional pain, and for the comfort and healing that only God can bring.

Prayer: Lord, have mercy on those who are suffering. Bring them comfort and healing, and give them the strength to persevere.

Station 10: Jesus is Stripped of His Garments

We reflect on the stripping of Jesus' garments, and the vulnerability and humiliation he endured. We pray for those who are struggling with shame and vulnerability, and for the comfort and healing that only God can bring.

Prayer: Lord, have mercy on those who are struggling with shame and vulnerability. Bring them comfort and healing, and give them the strength to persevere.

Station 11: Jesus is Crucified

We remember Jesus' crucifixion, and the sacrifice he made for our salvation. We pray for the forgiveness of our sins, and for the gift of eternal life.

Prayer: Lord, forgive us our sins, and give us the gift of eternal life. Help us to trust in your sacrifice, and to follow your example of love and obedience.

Station 12: Jesus Dies on the Cross

We reflect on Jesus' death on the cross, and the sacrifice he made for our salvation. We pray for the forgiveness of our sins, and for the gift of eternal life.

Prayer: Lord, forgive us our sins, and give us the gift of eternal life. Help us to trust in your sacrifice, and to follow your example of love and obedience.

Station 13: Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross

We remember Jesus' body being taken down from the cross, and the care and devotion of those who prepared him for burial. We pray for those who are struggling with grief and loss, and for the comfort and healing that only God can bring.

Prayer: Lord, have mercy on those who are struggling with grief and loss. Bring them comfort and healing, and give them the strength to persevere.

Station 14: Jesus is Laid in the Tomb

We reflect on Jesus' body being laid in the tomb, and the hope and promise of his resurrection. We pray for the hope and promise of eternal life, and for the gift of faith and trust in God.

Prayer: Lord, give us the gift of faith and trust in you. Help us to believe in your promise of eternal life, and to follow your example of love and obedience.