Walking the Way of the Cross: A Lenten Devotion at St. Anne’s Parish
During the season of Lent, the Church invites us to walk more closely with Christ through prayer, repentance, and reflection on His Passion.
One of the most beloved Lenten devotions is the Way of the Cross, also known as the Stations of the Cross. In this prayerful devotion, we spiritually accompany Jesus on His journey to Calvary, meditating on the suffering He endured for the salvation of the world.
Each station invites us to pause and reflect on Christ’s sacrifice and to unite our own struggles, burdens, and hopes with His Cross.
At St. Anne’s Parish, we gather every Friday during Lent to pray the Stations of the Cross together. This devotion helps us prepare our hearts for the mystery of Christ’s Passion and the joy of His Resurrection.
What Is the Way of the Cross?
The Way of the Cross is a traditional devotion that traces the final moments of Jesus’ earthly life—from His condemnation by Pontius Pilate to His burial in the tomb.
Christians have prayed these stations for centuries, especially during Lent, as a way of meditating on the depth of God’s love revealed through the Passion of Christ.
Through Scripture, prayer, and reflection, we remember that Jesus willingly embraced the Cross for the redemption of humanity.
The Stations of the Cross
8. Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem
9. Jesus Falls the Third Time
10. Jesus is Stripped of His Garments
11. Jesus is Nailed to the Cross
12. Jesus Dies on the Cross
13. Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross
14. Jesus is Laid in the Tomb
1. Jesus is Condemned to Death
2. Jesus Carries His Cross
3. Jesus Falls the First Time
4. Jesus Meets His Blessed Mother
5. Simon of Cyrene Helps Jesus Carry the Cross
6. Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus
7. Jesus Falls the Second Time
Praying the Stations During Lent
The Way of the Cross reminds us that Christ walks with us in our suffering. When we meditate on His Passion, we learn how to carry our own crosses with faith, humility, and trust in God.
This devotion invites us to reflect on the great love Christ has shown for us and to respond with deeper faith and gratitude.
Join Us for the Stations of the Cross
We invite all parishioners and friends to join us every Friday during Lent for the Stations of the Cross.
📍 St. Anne’s Parish
🕊 Stations of the Cross – Fridays during Lent
🕖 7:00 PM
Come and spend this sacred time in prayer as we walk with Christ on His journey to Calvary.
Special Lenten Presentation
To deepen our reflection on the Passion of Christ, we also invite you to a special presentation:
The Passion of Christ – A Mystery Play
Presented by the Franciscan Friars
📅 Palm Sunday – March 29
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 St. Anne’s Parish
Through this dramatic retelling of Christ’s Passion, we are invited to enter more deeply into the mystery of God’s love revealed through the Cross.