Lc 12, 49-50) e lo sospinse verso il Calvario; ed è una via amata dalla Chiesa, che ha conservato memoria viva delle parole e degli avvenimenti degli ultimi giorni del suo Sposo e Signore. Like all the victims of caprice, presumed guilty of crimes of conscience. may become a reality in the world. PRAYER In a narrow and crowded street soldiers, weeping women, a few fanatics with eyes full of hate and a man condemned, with no more strength to bear the wood of shame upon his shoulders. in the face of betrayal by your disciple Lord Jesus, Save yourself and us!”. who will be small and humble like you He has denied his Redeemer, not once, not twice, but three times. grant that we may see in the folly of the Cross O Jesus, our King, for ages unending. for having conquered our death by your death: PRAYER Yet we inflict pain upon others, even the unborn, even animals. As we share in Christ’s passion, may we come at last with him to the glory of your Kingdom. He knows already how far into history extends the sorrowful way that leads to the “Calvaries” of the world. Help us to know ourselves as we really are, MEDITATION Per una fruttuosa celebrazione della possono essere utili le Via Crucis seguenti indicazioni tratte dal “Direttorio su pietà popolare e Liturgia” (n° 131-135): «Tra i pii esercizi con cui i fedeli venerano la Passione del Signore pochi sono tanto amati quanto la Via Crucis. by your gentleness, So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released for them Barabbas; and having scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified. Lord Jesus, of the hungry, the thirsty, the sick. Anno A; Tempo Ordinario; Animazione; Domenica; Preghiera dei fedeli; Salmo. on your face, be adoring and grateful praise, 9. the way that leads to the inexpressible richness next to yours: remember us too, “If any man would come after me, Just as his faith wavered when he tried to walk on water, once again Peter reveals his weakness. From the Gospel according to Jn 19,26-27. the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. He knows that without the gift of his life our death would be without hope; the darkness of despair would not become light; suffering would not be changed into consolation, into hope of eternity. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. They compelled a passer-by, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross. How many seek him amid mockery and torture? Jesus, in our churches you are waiting: and we will race to your side. to you be praise and glory From the Gospel according to Mk 15,17-19. R.Quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Grant that your consoling promise These are the stations of the cross that are there as you approach the top of the mountain. We die all alone. in this time of expectation for those crushed by the violence and injustice and on the day that never ends. nailed to the wood for love for us, They have found ways to link the mystery of Jesus of Nazareth to contemporary historical events: the people, situations and places of our world are themselves a daily Via Crucis where Christ continues to live and to suffer in vast numbers of our brothers and sisters – in the powerless and the poor, in the outcast and the sick, in prisoners and victims of persecution, in the homeless and in those without a country. 2020. Try again later. A man from the countryside came to Jerusalem on business. You, Jesus, were condemned though innocent: Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world. From the Gospel according to Mk 15,21. The soldiers clothed him in a purple cloak, and plaiting a crown of thorns they put it on him. R. Amen. The good thief had certainly committed murder, perhaps more than once, and knew nothing of Jesus, except what he had heard the crowd shouting. to discover the meaning E sorta cosi in quest’eremo carmelitano, la devozione dei Quindici misteri di passione: uncammino di compassione, percorso insieme alla Vergine addolorata, contemplando Gesu che si a avvia al Calvario. There he truly earned something: five minutes in the history of salvation, a mention in the Gospel. His light overthrows the darkness of Hades. One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying: “Are you not the Christ? with injustice and deceit. Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world. to you goes our grateful adoration Fiesta Raffle Read More . in the Eucharist, V.Adoramus te, Christe, et benedicimus tibi. But Jesus turning to them said: “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. and the insolence of rulers, with spices and ointments, from the temptation to wash our hands 2020. Each year the Holy Father invites people of various nationalities and different Churches or Ecclesial Communities to compose the meditations of the Way of the Cross. R.Quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum. Let us know peace and forgiveness, This is not out of any sense of pity: they must keep to the scheduled time of execution. guided by the Church and by your Mother: Together with the King, creation too sleeps in anticipation of its reawakening. VI Jesus is Scourged and Crowned with Thorns, V.Adoramus te, Christe, et benedicimus tibi. Paikalla on myös näyttelijöitä Via Crucis -pääsiäis-vaelluksesta kertomassa pitkäperjantain tapahtu- Your face, Jesus, PRAYER with those weighed down by life’s burdens, MEDITATION as you bear the cross, Aug. 28. Attraverso il pio esercizio i … Even terrorism is justified in the name of “justice” and “defence” of the poor. today and for ages unending. The mystery is revealed. even the humble events of every day. And Jesus uttered a loud cry, and breathed his last. Change ). Jesus, raised upon the Cross, Millions of the faithful take part through television in this moment of contemplation and prayer. to accept the time of waiting, and to find you. Once more the Church of Rome prepares to relive, listening to the Word, the final passage of the life of Christ: from the Garden of Olives to the tomb hewn in the Garden. The judicial apparatus has now been set in motion. at this evening hour and on the day Identity check: “Who are you”. Could it be that the Father has abandoned him? (Direttorio su pietà popolare e liturgia, 133) Di seguito i materiali Read More Tags: Anno C, Quaresima, Via crucis, La Via Crucis è una via tracciata dallo Spirito Santo, fuoco divino che ardeva nel petto di Cristo (cf. to assert our own selfishness. ( Log Out /  We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. that we may hear the cry of those Let us, like Peter, learn from our faults. The response is full of light: “I am!” (Mk 14,62). Did your tears water the earth, where too many mothers lay their children to rest? Apr. R.Quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum. help all who share in your sufferings And they began to salute him: “Hail, King of the Jews!” And they struck his head with a reed, and spat upon him, and they knelt down in homage to him. In many of the stations, the meditation links the history of Jesus of Nazareth with the story of those men and women of our own time who are victims of violence, war, persecution and terrorism. To you, Jesus, Lord, have mercy on my weakness. And Pilate said to them: “Why, what evil has he done?” But they shouted all the more: “Crucify him”. MEDITATION Category: News Now the chief priests and the whole council sought testimony against Jesus to put him to death; but they found none. From the Gospel according to Mk 14,55.60-62.64. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. The justice sometimes given – blasphemy of blasphemies – in the name of the God who forgives and absolves. What has happened to Cephas, the Rock? We suffer with you because people are blind and deaf to your message of salvation. and be your witness in the Eucharistic tabernacle It is hard to bear this paradoxical cross in the globalized world of today, dominated by economic, political and military power. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Jn 15,13); of the Spirit of peace, mercy and consolation. with the Father and the Spirit We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice: Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?’ which means: My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ And one ran and, filling a sponge full of vinegar, put it on a reed and gave it to him to drink, saying: “Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to take him down”. for having made the cross, the face of him who saves the world and leads it nor forgiveness without compassion. the evil which weighs them down, This past summer of 2010 I had the opportunity to visit Padre M. Domenico Fiore at the Santuario della Madonna del Granato in Capaccio, Italy. Christ, the source of life, Via Crucis This past summer of 2010 I had the opportunity to visit Padre M. Domenico Fiore at the Santuario della Madonna del Granato in Capaccio, Italy. nor presume to be better than the others. But in the end, a young servant girl suffices to make him ashamed of his friendship with Jesus. the devil rushed to draw up to his face … Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. to you our love, full of solidarity and thanksgiving, walk beside each one of us, step by step. Thank you, Jesus, and in unchanging eternity. that we may lift it up “Today you will be with me in paradise” (Lk 23,43): this is the most consoling word that Jesus speaks in the Gospel. To you, Jesus, Mary, did you raise your hands to collect the blood running down the wood, the sap of the tree of life? bears the cross of the death of someone innocent. To you, Jesus, From the Gospel according to Mk 15,34.36-37. the fear of suffering, to share your passion and the agony of the world. as the face of Master, Son and Friend: People need solidarity. with the Father and the Holy Spirit, as we remember, Sustained by this certitude, generations of men and women, young and old, follow the Crucified One in this radical experience of love. in our time of trial, may be an instrument of peace and salvation. OFFICE FOR THE LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. in our daily life and work. in the face of injustice. which had been hewn out of the rock; and he rolled a stone against the door of the tomb. to all the dispirited of the earth. Jesus is crucified. in this age and for all eternity. faith in you and in your presence, with the Father and the Spirit How many are seeking him behind bars? Ordo Fratrum Beatissimæ Virginis Mariæ de Monte Carmelo. Men and women in prisons everywhere, hunted down, marked, scarred, lacking answers to the essential questions: about the meaning of life and about evil, about repentance, forgiveness and salvation, about the mystery of the Cross and of Redemption. especially the tears of those who, like your Mother, The Holy Father addresses those present. Even though he possessed the glory and the power given him by the Father, Jesus accepted a horrific death, inglorious, even shameful. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Ministerio de Liturgia; News. Jesus, wise and all-seeing, obedient to the Father’s plan of salvation, goes to his death for the liberation of the human race. to justify the wrong that they have done. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. you know the depths of our heart, An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Jesus knows the answer to the question that he puts to the women of Jerusalem. And immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. The 14 stations, as on other occasions in recent years, follow a strictly biblical outline, based on texts drawn mainly from the Gospel of St Mark. but strive to be an instrument of solidarity Jesus, you need but say “I am”, to you be pure and thankful praise, and follow me” (Mk 8,34). In accepting the mystery of the Cross, he shows us true love, true justice. He has been swallowed up by the darkness of death, but only to be brought back to the fulness of light and life: as the whale keeps Jonah in its belly, only to give him back after three days, so the earth will open its jaws to release the radiant body of the One who lives. Holy and merciful Father, grant that we may walk with faith and love along the way of the Cross. Teach me how, be strength in our weakness, who fell to the ground, your face bathed in blood, For if they do this when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry?”. grant strength and hope Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world. Visit the post for more. From the beginning you pondered in your heart, in silence and abandonment, in peace and trust, what you saw and heard. Da L’eremo di Padre Domenico a La Madonna del Granato. that transforms into moments of grace At no cost to himself, he learned the weight of the cross. You walk every day Carrying his Cross, he staggers under the weight of human sin and pain, the sin and pain of those he loved as a brother. Lord Jesus Christ, and on the day of inextinguishable light. PRAYER We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. They do not know that in exchange for their tears they will receive a fearful prophecy of what is yet to come. your face marked by exhaustion, Back to News. Grant that human violence may be overcome Joseph of Arimathea bought a linen shroud, and taking him down, wrapped him in the linen shroud, and laid him in a tomb In the light of day they ask Pilate for the body of Jesus for the burial. R. Who made heaven and earth. May we never take our faith for granted, We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. From the Gospel according to Mk 15,46 The friends he chose for company are asleep, the same ones who promised: We shall always be with you, Jesus. PRAYER V. Our help is in the name of the Lord. that we may not seek power and glory, Lord Jesus, Peace to you, Jerusalem, City beloved of the Lord! The earth shakes and the tombs open. And he said to him: “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise”. give us your freedom. and to follow you with complete trust. His brief adventure teaches us that the Kingdom preached by Jesus is not hard to reach for those who call on him. and by your grace ____________________________________________________, I Jesus is in Agony in the Garden of Olives, V.Adoramus te, Christe, et benedicimus tibi. MEDITATION 35(*+,(5$ ),1$/( &ho 5hvwd frq qrl 6ljqruh &rq txhvwh sduroh l glvfhsrol gl (ppdxv lqylwdurqr lo plvwhulrvr 9ldqgdqwh d uhvwduh frq orur phqwuh yrojhyd do wudprqwr The Holy Father: Lc 12, 49-50) e lo sospinse verso il Calvario; ed è una via amata dalla Chiesa, che ha conservato memoria viva delle parole e degli avvenimenti degli ultimi giorni del suo Sposo e Signore. From the Gospel according to Lk 23,39-43. With wonder and gratitude, and return to your loving embrace A people of flesh and blood. of their mysterious calling adore you and bear witness to you before the people, Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. To you, Jesus, the courage and the joy to welcome you And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home. or are troubled by doubt. Now you offer your Son to the world, and you receive the Disciple whom he loved. Solidarity. And going a little farther, he fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. which knows no end. and to ask forgiveness, with a kiss that burned right through the lips You, O Lord, poured out your blood From the Gospel according to Mk 15,14-15. love of life, hope for a new world. But now he cannot even keep his eyes open. the Condemned One with the welcoming face, And he said: “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom”. Grant us the humility we need Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world. forgive us our duplicity: Via Crucis toteutetaan Lauri Oton-kosken käsikirjoituksen pohjalta ja sen ohjaa nyt neljättä kertaa ohjaaja Mikko Lammi. Tel: 031 3312 320 - Fax: 031 3312 323, Animazione e regia musicale delle celebrazioni, Melodie per il rito della Messa e altri riti. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. And they laid hands on him and seized him. When we go astray, be our sure guide, They resist, they refuse to bow beneath the yoke of the system, power which crushes, destroying personhood and identity. Still more encouraging is the fact that he says it to a criminal. Jesus has taken upon himself the cross destined for each one of us. PRAYER The Holy Father: The struggle can last a long time, and in this garden it ends only when the Son says to the Father: “Your will be done”. in time that passes MEDITATION now that you are in your Kingdom. From the Gospel according to Mk 14,72 From the Gospel according to Mk 15,24. You experienced our weakness, Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. you let yourself fall onto Cries of mourning accompany the journey of the One condemned to death. Give them what you have given us: On arrival, every prisoner receives a number. Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world. Jesus has his hands tied, but he is free. who faces the moment of death. of every grace and beauty, They teach us about the air which they breathe, To us and to them grant the means to seek you, R.Quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum. True man, you bore unspeakable pain; contemplating your face, we find strength to bear our sorrows, in the hope of finding welcome in your Kingdom, the true and only Kingdom. His path and ours: “If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me” (Mt 16,24). Jesus remains silent before the hypocrisy and arrogance of power, before the indifference of those who avoid their own responsibilities. in the fleetingness of time All: Pater noster, qui es in cælis: II Jesus is Betrayed by Judas and Arrested, V.Adoramus te, Christe, et benedicimus tibi. R.Amen. The sound of the cock’s crow will never be the same for the Prince of the Apostles: it will remind him for ever of his fear and frailty. The apparatus that condemns without proofs, accuses without grounds, judges without appeal, and crushes the innocent. The lesson of Peter is a powerful one: that even those closest to Jesus will offend him through sin. Alla pagina dedicata alle celebrazioni liturgiche quaresimali sono stati aggiunti due schemi celebrativi particolarmente indicati per l’anno della Misericordia: una celebrazione penitenziale e una via crucis. MEDITATION accepted in faith, Powered by WordPress and the Designfolio Theme. and unites. That thief represents us all. Jesus, you have become the least among men, MEDITATION Mary, you are standing at the foot of the Cross; the youngest disciple is standing next to you. These are the stations of the cross that are there as you approach the top of the mountain. The Son of God descends to the dead in order to rescue those detained by death. You, Jesus, are the Crucified One He thus confirms the teaching he gave to his disciples: “Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned” (Lk 6,37). the fear of a lonely death, R.Quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum. PRAYER How many people are seeking God? PRAYER Peace to you, Rome, City of many martyrs, wellspring of Christian civilization! Lord, our praise rises to you, Thank you, Jesus, When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother: “Woman, behold, your son!”. Each year the Christian community of Rome, together with great numbers of pilgrims from around the world, gathers with the Successor of Peter at the Colosseum on the evening of Good Friday, the liturgical memorial of the Lord’s Passion, for the traditional devotion of the Stations of the Cross. In the pain-filled faces of the men and women of our time we have a glimpse of the face of Christ, accused, reviled, crucified. To you, Jesus, How many seek him within the prison of their life, their sufferings? Along the road that leads to Calvary the women weep and beat their breasts. As soon as the Disciple traitor fell from the tree, Save your lament for the days and years to come, for if they treat the Innocent One in this way, what will they do to you and your children? you looked upon Mary and your Disciple: A land of encounters, faces, voices and cries. in defence of the oppressed, yet we strike others and brutal conflict between men, if their hope is denied, Women journalists have been assigned the meditations on those stations in which women – Mary, the Mother of Jesus, the women disciples who followed the Master to Calvary, the daughters of Jerusalem – are the principal actors and witnesses of various episodes of the Lord’s Passion. we greet you, Jesus, ( Log Out /  be pure and grateful praise Lord, you said: who are suffering. world without end. They keep watch and pray in the night. And they crucified him, and divided his garments among them, casting lots for them, to decide what each should take. The powerful of this world join forces to wreak vengeance, to strike poor and wearied peoples. Lord, give us a humble and contrite heart. The cock crows for a second time, and Peter’s tears fall to the ground. Comfort those who cry out in fear ( Log Out /  Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world. Stripped of his garments, he is now covered with the sins of the world. May we also learn to shed tears for our sins, We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. give us, inconsistent as we are, crushed by fatigue, you promised paradise In the prisons men and women implore you. in our divisions, the bitter fruit of sin, Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. To our eyes, it seems the symbol of paradox and contradiction. From the Gospel according to Lk 23,27-28.31 Help us to be silent within The Saviour’s wounds bleed still today, aggravated by the nails of injustice, of lies and hatred, of abuse, sacrilege and indifference. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Remember Jerusalem, blessed by your love, Teach us to overcome the fear of suffering and in the sacrament The soldiers look for someone to bear this weight for him. On your face, Jesus, with the Father and the Holy Spirit From the Gospel according to Mk 15,20. 2020. to have mercy on ourselves and on others. 2019.03.30 Papa Francesco, Via Crucis, Colosseo, Fori imperiali, Settimana Santa 2018 ravaged by human hatred. The garden full of olive trees offers no comfort this night. And they went to a place which was called Gethsemane; and he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly distressed and troubled.