By D.D. Emmons OSV News The Way of the Cross is one of the most personal, meditative and graphic of any Catholic devotion. We spiritually join Jesus on the “via dolorosa” (sorrowful way) leading to the place of the skull, suffering with him as he struggles to carry the cross on that first Good Friday. […]
Stations of the Cross rise with hard work, support
By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald With Lent in full swing, many Catholics are continuing to commit to their personal fasts. On top of that, some are also participating in traditional meditations such as the Stations of the Cross. At Our Lady Queen of Angels Church in Kula, Maui, parishioners walk while they pray, with […]
Free, from the Carmelites, a new Stations of the Cross
Looking for a different way to pray the Way of the Cross this Lent? Consider “A Thorn in My Side,” a Way of the Cross written by the nuns at the Carmel of the Holy Trinity Carmelite Monastery on the Pali Highway. The prayerbook is the result of a priest friend in 2020 urging the […]
Waianae parish creates outdoor prayer place with stations, rosary
By Glenn Klinger Special to the Herald On Dec. 10, after celebrating the 9:30 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Waianae on Oahu, Bishop Larry Silva, stepped outside into the bright sunlight and, accompanied by minister of ceremonies Regina Pfeiffer and the Knights of Columbus honor guard, blessed the parish’s big new outdoor prayer […]
Talk story: The Way of the Cross
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Holy God, be with us now as we meditate on your Son’s journey to Calvary. Remind us that still, in this present day, many of your children continue that walk to Calvary, carrying heavy, difficult crosses. May we, struggling with our own crosses, always remember your promises of justice, mercy and […]
Photo: The Way of the Cross
Eighth graders at St. Joseph School in Waipahu created posters of the Stations of the Cross for Lent. The artwork was hung around the church and school for all to pray and reflect on. The school prayed the Stations weekly. Some classes attended in person in church while others watched it live online. (Photo courtesy […]
Photo: The Way of the Cross outdoors
La Salette Father Rizal Acosta, pastor, leads parishioners in the outdoors Stations of the Cross on the lawn fronting St. Raphael Church in Koloa, Kauai, March 4, the first Friday of Lent. the Stations are prayed every Friday in Lent at 6 p.m. (Reported by Rose Dela Cruz. Photo courtesy of John Rao)
Mini-pilgrimage: Stations remind faithful of Christ’s perfect example, depth of his love
By Katie Peterson Catholic News Service NASHVILLE, Tenn. — From partaking in the sacrament of reconciliation to fasting to choosing what to give up, Lent is full of traditions that Catholics around the world take part in as they prepare to celebrate Christ’s passion, death and resurrection. But there’s another sacred tradition that dates back […]
Photo: Prayers in the valley
A small group gathers at the final station of the outdoor Way of the Cross at St. Anthony Retreat Center, Kalihi, March 8. (Photo courtesy of Dann Ebina)
Retreat center offering outdoor Stations
St. Anthony Retreat Center in Kalihi Valley is sponsoring a prayerful, outdoor, walking Stations of the Cross on its beautiful grounds at 5 p.m. on the first Friday in Lent, March 8, at 3351 Kalihi Street in Honolulu. Meet at the retreat center at the Rosehill area and bring an umbrella and comfortable walking shoes. […]