Stations of the Cross

Shown is a detail of the eighth station -- Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem -- in Ted DeGrazia's Way of the Cross series on exhibit at the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun in Tucson, Ariz. The artist painted the series in 1964 for the Newman Center at the University of Arizona. (CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec)

The Stations of the Cross

We come to walk with you, Jesus, confident that following your journey to the cross will lead us closer to God’s love. In your bruised face and wounded body, we have an image of God’s care. Saints like Francis of ...
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man holding blue umbrella to shield him from the rain

God As a Shield

There are many verses in Scripture that speak of God as a shield, a protector, a guard against stumbling. They are words of comfort and assurance–a reminder of God’s providence.
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person praying with rosary in a church

Connecting with Tradition

Are there some traditions that might still be relevant to you that you could try again: praying the rosary, signing up for Eucharistic adoration, or committing to a novena of prayer for someone in need?
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Dear Reader: ‘Lily of the Mohawks’

As an Algonquin–Mohawk born in New York State, Kateri, known as the “Lily of the Mohawks,” would have lived in accordance with the rhythms of the seasons.
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Statue of St. Francis of Assisi

The Franciscan Connection to the Stations of the Cross 

Praying the Way of the Cross is a familiar Lenten practice for many, but a closer look at this popular tradition reveals surprising connections to Franciscan spirituality. 
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Closeup of statue of Mary

We Are Found

Reflect During Lent, as we are called to look more closely at the Stations of the Cross, we witness Jesus falling for the first time, and his mother being there.  May this prayer remind you that Mary sees how heavy ...
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