Among the best known prayers for the Way of the Cross are those first published in Italian by St. Alphonsus Liguori in 1761, which are presented here in a new, revised translation. In his brief introduction to this devotion, St. Alphonsus wrote: "the pious exercise of the Way of the Cross represents the sorrowful journey that Jesus Christ made with the cross on His shoulders, to die on Calvary for the love of us. We should, therefore, practice this devotion with the greatest possible fervor, placing ourselves in spirit beside our Savior as He walked this sorrowful way, uniting our tears with His, and offering to Him both our compassion and our gratitude."

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The Way of the Cross ~ St. Alphonsus Liguori

During the Turkish occupation of the Holy Land in the late Middle Ages, when pilgrims were prevented from visiting its sacred sites, the custom arose of making replicas of those holy places, where the faithful might come to pray. One of the most popular of these devotions was the "Stations of the Way of the Cross," which were imitations of the "stations," or stopping places of prayer on the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem. By the late sixteenth century the fourteen stations as we know them today, were erected in almost all Catholic churches.

Among the best known prayers for the Way of the Cross are those first published in Italian by St. Alphonsus Liguori in 1761, which are presented here in a new, revised translation. In his brief introduction to this devotion, St. Alphonsus wrote: "the pious exercise of the Way of the Cross represents the sorrowful journey that Jesus Christ made with the cross on His shoulders, to die on Calvary for the love of us. We should, therefore, practice this devotion with the greatest possible fervor, placing ourselves in spirit beside our Savior as He walked this sorrowful way, uniting our tears with His, and offering to Him both our compassion and our gratitude."

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Very Beautiful Way of the Cross Prayers

Posted by Debbie T. on 4th Apr 2022

During Lent, Stations of the Cross are offered at our Parish on a couple of days during the week. We already had some of these booklets but needed more.

The prayers are beautiful. Thank you for stocking these Way of the Cross booklets.
Stations of the Cross

Posted by Mona Druckrey on 23rd Mar 2021

I was thrilled to find this version of the Stations of the Cross. My dad who is 93 told me this was the version he said as a young boy, and he was so happy that I was able to find them. Thank you for sending them so promptly. I received them in excellent condition.
Love it!

Posted by Tanya on 15th Mar 2021

I love this little book! The prayers are so beautiful!
The Way of the Cross-St. Alphonsus Liguori

Posted by Michael Dangel on 9th Apr 2020

Thank you for the very prompt shipment of the booklets. They arrived before Good Friday. Since the churches are now closed, we can do the Stations of the Cross at home.
Stations of the Cross

Posted by Charles Stephenson on 26th Aug 2019

This particular publication, St. Alphonsus Ligouri, The Way of the Cross, is the best and brings the reality of our Lord's sacrifice face to face.