The Way of the Cross

Way of the Cross is a series of 14 stations depicting Jesus' condemnation to His death and burial. A fifteenth station may be included. There are three forms of the devotion.



Traditional Way
The first form, the traditional way was introduced by St. Francis of Assisi. It starts with Jesus sentenced to die and it ends with His burial.

New Way
The second form, the new way is commonly used in the Philippines. It begins with Jesus instituting the Eucharist and concludes with the resurrection of Jesus.

Scriptural Way
The third form, the scriptural, sometimes called as biblical, was introduced by Pope John Paul II on Good Friday 1991. It starts with Jesus praying in Mount Olives and also ends with His burial.

Accounts stating The Fall of Jesus
Main article: Falling of Jesus

Some accounts say that He fell three times, other accounts say that He did not fall more than once.

The Traditional Way
1. Jesus is condemned to death

2. Jesus carries the Cross

3. The First Fall

4. Jesus meets His Mother Mary

5. Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the Cross

6. Veronica wipes the face of Jesus

7. The Second Fall

8. Jesus consoles the women of Jerusalem

9. The Third Fall

10. Jesus is stripped of His garments

11. Jesus is nailed to the Cross

12. Jesus dies on the Cross

13. Jesus is laid in His Mother's arms

14. Jesus is laid in the sepulcher

The New Way
1. Jesus institutes the Eucharist



2. Jesus prays in Gethsemane



3. Jesus before the Sanhedrin

4. Jesus before Pilate

5. Jesus is scourged and crowned with thorns

6. Jesus carries the Cross

7. Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the Cross

8. Jesus consoles the women of Jerusalem

9. Jesus is nailed to the Cross

10. The Good Thief

11. Jesus entrusts Mary to John

12. Jesus dies on the Cross

13. Jesus is laid in the sepulcher

14. Jesus rises from death

Scriptural Way by Pope John Paul II
1. Jesus prays in Gethsemane

2. Jesus is betrayed by Judas and arrested

3. Jesus is condemned by the Sanhedrin

4. Jesus is denied by Peter

5. Jesus is judged by Pontius Pilate

6. Jesus is scourged and crowned with thorns

7. Jesus bears the Cross

8. Jesus is Helped by Simon the Cyrenian to Carry the Cross

9. Jesus consoles the Women of Jerusalem

10. Jesus is crucified

11. Jesus Promises His Kingdom to the Good Thief

12. Jesus Speaks to His Mother and the Beloved Disciple

13. Jesus dies on the Cross

14. Jesus is placed in the tomb

Traditional Way
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stations_of_the_Cross

Scriptural Way
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scriptural_Way_of_the_Cross

Catholic Online (traditional only)
http://www.catholic.org/clife/prayers/station.php

New
http://www.yourcatholicguide.com/prayers-and-devotions/way-of-the-cross/new-way/new-way-of-the-cross.html

Traditional
http://www.yourcatholicguide.com/prayers-and-devotions/way-of-the-cross/traditional-way/traditional-way-of-the-cross.html

Joyful Heart (all)
http://www.joyfulheart.com/stations-of-the-cross/