Good Friday
Good Friday is observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday and this is the day Christians commemorate the passion (or suffering) and death on the cross of Jesus Christ. Good Friday is a day spent by many Christians fasting, prayer and meditation.
As Christians observe Good Friday, in a few days we will celebrate Easter, the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb on the third day after his crucifixion.
Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross or sometimes called The Way of the Cross tell the story of Jesus’ suffering and death. As Roman Catholics, my husband and I follow the solemn pilgrimage of the 14 stations. In our church, the stations are followed by the beautiful stained glass windows especially during the Easter season. Each station of the cross is a thoughtful reflection on the different moments of Jesus’ Passion. Watching the Stations of the Cross live on TV from Rome is a wonderful way to relive how Jesus suffered and died for our sins.
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Published on Feb 8, 2016
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The Stations of the Cross are a 14-step Catholic devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ’s last day on Earth as a man. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of His last day, beginning with His condemnation. The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as the individual moves from station to station. At each station, the individual recalls and meditates on a specific event from Christ’s last day. Specific prayers are recited, then the individual moves to the next station until all 14 are complete.
This is an article written by Fairchild, Mary describing the events that led to Good Friday. “What Is Good Friday?” Learn Religions, Apr. 17, 2019, learnreligions.com/what-is-good-friday-p2-700773.
As Christians observe Good Friday, in a few days we will celebrate Easter, the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb on the third day after his crucifixion.
For all my Christian friends celebrating Easter and to my Jewish friends celebrating Passover, I am keeping you all in my prayers.
These are a few past blogs I wrote starting from Ash Wednesday and then Palm Sunday. I love the songs we sing at both these Masses.
http://themarthareview.com/ash-wednesday/
http://themarthareview.com/palm-sunday/
Oh, I can imagine that going from station to station would be very moving! Thanks for sharing that practice. Have a wonderful Easter!
It is definitely a kleenex moment Jeanine but so worth it. We visited Rome in 2005 and every time we watch this on TV, it brings back wonderful memories of our visit to St. Peter’s Basilica and Vatican City. Blessings to you for a wonderful Easter also.
So wonderful
Such a solemn day, I love the stations of the cross Rich.