Spiritual Nourishment Stations of the Cross - Blessed Sacrament ChapelHistorically, the pilgrims coming to Jerusalem felt a connection to Jesus when following in his footsteps along the way of the cross on their pilgrimage. In the 1500s, when it was no longer easy or possible to visit the holy site, villages all over Europe began to create replicas of the way of the cross. Eventually these shrines became the set of 14 stations that grace nearly every Catholic Church in the world. In making the Stations of the Cross we enter into the mystery of Jesus' gift of himself to us. In reflecting upon the passion we involve our senses and emotions for a deeper experience of Jesus' love for each of us. In realizing this love, may we all feel a deep gratitude and desire to love as we have first been loved. Opening PrayerLoving God, take me along that holy way
you once took to your death.
Take my mind, my memory,
above all my reluctant heart,
and let me see what once you did
for love of me and all the world.
AMEN
We adore you, O Christ,
and we bless you,
because by your holy cross,
you have redeemed the world.
AMEN | |
The Stations of the Cross featured in the slide show here are located in Blessed Sacrament Chapel at Presentation Convent, Aberdeen, South Dakota. 
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