Amethist Rosary

Via Crucis - The Way of the Cross

The meaning of the Way of the Cross The Way of the Cross is not a work of erudition. It is essentially a devotional exercise, a means which men and women can use to make contact with God, to adore Him, to thank Him, to increase their love for Him. Devotion to the sufferings of Christ, is particularly recommended for all who wish to live "upon the model of that charity which Christ showed to us when he gave himself up on our behalf" (Eph 6,2).
The First Station - Jesus is sentenced to death The Second Station - Jesus is given the Cross The Third Station - Jesus falls for the first time The Fourth Station - Jesus meets His Mother The Fifth Station - Simon the Cyrenian helps carry the Cross The Sixth Station - Veronica wipes Jesus' face The Seventh Station - Jesus falls for the second time The Eighth Station - Jesus talks to the women of Jerusalem The Ninth Station - Jesus falls for the third time The Holy Sepulchre - The Tenth Station - Jesus is stripped of His garments The Eleventh Station - Jesus is nailed to the Cross The Twelfth Station - Jesus dies on the Cross The Thirteenth Station - Jesus is taken down from the Cross The Fourteenth Station - Jesus is laid in the Sepulchre