Stations of the Cross Catholic

Path Two: Stations of the Cross Catholic
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Stations of the Cross Catholic

The Stations of the Cross Catholic are a path of prayer I return to again and again — a way to walk beside Jesus through His Passion. Each watercolor below is painted after a real shrine along this path. Choose a path below and begin your own virtual pilgrimage of reflection and mercy, wherever you are.

Choose a Shrine to Walk

Watercolor painting of the wooded prayer path at the Blue Army Shrine
New Jersey

Blue Army Shrine

Walk the Wooded Path →
Watercolor painting of the mountain pilgrimage path at San Sebastián de Garabandal
Spain

San Sebastián de Garabandal

Climb to the Pines →
Watercolor painting of the hillside path at the Lourdes Espelugues
Lourdes

The Espelugues

Pray All 14 Now →
Watercolor painting of the river path at the Lourdes Prairie
Lourdes

The Prairie

Pray All 14 Now →
Watercolor painting of the olive-grove path at Valinhos Sanctuary
Fatima, Portugal

Valinhos Sanctuary

Via Crucis →
Watercolor painting of the shrine path at Our Lady of Mount Virgin
New Jersey

Our Lady of Mount Virgin

OLMV Stations →

Path 2 Resources

Deepen Your Understanding

The Twelfth Station: Jesus dies on the Cross
New York

Church of St. Stephen

The first martyr’s courage, and the roots of our faith.

Visit St. Stephen →
Shared Across Every Station

Common Prayers for the Stations of the Cross

The opening verse, closing prayers, and responses prayed at each station along the Way.

View the Common Prayers →

Devotion to the Way of the Cross

Our Lord Jesus Promises — just a few, listed below

  • I'll grant everything that's asked of Me with faith, when making the Way of the Cross.
  • I promise eternal life to those who pray, from time to time, the Way of the Cross.
  • Those who pray the Way of the Cross often will have a special glory in heaven.
  • I'll fix My eyes on those who pray the Way of the Cross often. My hands will always be open to protect them.
  • My soul will be a protective shield for them, and will always help them, whenever they have recourse.

Closing Prayer

Lord Jesus, as I have walked these Stations of the Cross, I have followed You on the path of suffering and love. May Your sacrifice soften my heart, strengthen my faith, and teach me to carry my own cross with patience. Through the prayers of Mary, Your Mother, help me to stay close to You in times of trial and to find joy in the hope of the Resurrection. Amen.

Take this prayer with you, and return here whenever your heart longs to walk again with Christ. Each step through the Stations of the Cross Catholic devotion is a step closer to His mercy.

"If you pray, you are positive of saving your soul.
If you do not pray, you are just as positive of losing your soul."

St. Alphonsus Liguori