Stations of the Cross

Live in Me, Love in Me, Act in Me

Etched on the back of my mother’s headstone are three simple prayers: “Lord, live in me, love in me, and act in me.”

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Catholic Church

What Is Inside a Catholic Church?

Next time you’re at a Catholic church, stop and look around. You might be surprised by what you find.
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The 14 Stations of the Cross at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville, Tenn., are seen in this composite photo. As Catholics, we surround ourselves with depictions of the passion and death of Jesus. (CNS composite; photos by Katie Peterson, Tennessee Register)

Following Christ to Calvary

When I look at the unfair judgments endured by Jesus for our salvation, I think of the judgments I have made in my lifetime.
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Way of the Cross

The Way of the Cross…on Your Block!

The Holy Spirit inspired me to combine spiritual meditation with physical exercise by envisioning the Stations of the Cross in my neighborhood. I walk approximately 10 blocks with stops at places that suggest the 14 locations associated with the Passion ...
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Stations of the cross

15th Station of the Cross?

I recently attended a Way of the Cross that ended with a 15th station: Jesus rises from the tomb. Is this allowed? Also, Communion was distributed at the end of this service. Is that permitted? The practice of having a ...
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Jesus on a cross | Photo by Christoph Schmid on Unsplash

Rediscovering Catholic Traditions: Stations of the Cross

The four evangelists are the authentic source of Jesus’ last hours.
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