The History of the Stations of the Cross

During Lent, many Catholics pray the stations of the cross. Where did this devotion come from, and how did it develop over time?

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[GratiaPrima_]

The Stations of the Cross was my first favorite thing after discovering Catholicism. Beautiful to focus on exactly what Jesus went through for all of us. And willingly. Amazing.

[soneejohn]

Being a person raised mainly with Protestant convictions (still have some) I started learning more about Catholicism this year and this is my first time **really** celebrating Easter as my Catholic brothers and sisters do. Thanks Father Casey.

[miguelsemidei]

We in Puerto Rico have the Stations as a strong Lenten tradition and have been doing the “live” version for over 30 years at our parish. When the Biblical stations were first instituted we adapted that version and was very well received, even by our Protestant brothers . Being that they always emphasize that we Catholics never read the Bible it is a good way of showing that we do . So as we do our Passion play, through the streets in our town it is very comforting to see the respect that EVERYONE has for it . One comment given by a devout Pentecostal woman was that she actually “felt” like she had been there and lived everything in her heart. We consider it a good sign, that reminds people of Jesus in this hustle and bustle world we live in .
Thank you Fr Casey, keep the videos coming !!!!

[vizhyji]

Thanks Father Casey, for your service in this hard times, and for helping us keeping the fire of Faith alive, God bless you
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[HermanMannytheNerd]

I love this prayer. I aim to do it everyday but I keep failing.
Am so happy your video answered so many of questions about this practice.

[kike]

Thank you brother, god bless you from Argentina.

[juanlladosols]

Thank you, Fr. Casey, for your videos! I found your channel during this worldwide confinement and it's been a pleasure ever since!
Juan, from Barcelona (Spain)

[Prof_LMC]

This is awesome history. Thank you so much Father Casey for the video!!!

[josephgatere]

Thank you very much father. Will share this in my small Christian community.
Kenya.🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[WashingtonDC]

Thank you so much for the information provided Father Casey. Keep up the excellent work. God bless you and keep you safe. 🙏🙏👼😇♥️💙♥️
Please keep my coworkers and I in your prayers. We work in a hospital in DC and some patients have infected with the Chinese / Wuhan Corona virus. My coworkers are panicking about the situation. I'm praying to God to help me, to protect me from getting infected with the COVID 19 virus and keep my family and friends safe from any disease.
God bless you all and keep praying for our protection. God loves us all.... Especially those who follow His law.

[Josiebydarn]

Thank you so much ❤️! The Holy Spirit led me to set up Stations in my neighborhood that was a bit "watered" down for non- Catholics and for the children. It seemed to be well received

[projectmustardseed]

Thank you ... I have always wondered about the origins of the "Stations of the Cross".

[lourdesmaghinay]

Doing the Stations of the Cross is actually one of my favorite Lenten traditions. I get to pray, reflect, travel around a bit to different beautiful churches and see moving artwork (paintings and/or sculptures), and just spend time with my family. The Stations of the Cross for me is every bit a family tradition, too. I actually am a little sad that quarantine doesn't allow for us to do this at this time. But I also appreciate the digital versions that have popped up online. Thank you for your hard work and conncecting with us, Father Casey! Love from the Philippines. :)

[TheCynedd]

I love what you said around 7:15 about what is most important is that we remember the Passion Of Our Lord. Another great video, Casey, Bless You Father for your inspirational videos.👍💖✝

[kike]

Happy priest's day, may the Lord bless and comfort you in your pastoral work.

[dafreyes]

Hi Fr. Casey, blessed Holy Monday (if it can be called it), I did my JH and HS at a Passionist School back in my country El Salvador and never ever have I heard this remarks, thank you for making us Catholics, real Catholics. Be safe!

[eleazarsantana]

I love when i help to react to the Passion of the cross. When I did, people tell me that they loved how I made little more powerful.

[hugonegron]

Why doesn’t this channel have more subscribers?! It’s amazing !!

[Randomgolfguy]

We Filipinos call the dramatization of the Passion of Christ as "Senákulo". We usually see it every "Semana Santa" (Holy Week). It's a shame that we have the coronavirus and we can't see it this year. Some Filipinos actually flog or crucify themselves...I don't know why they do it even though it is condemned by our local Parishes. Anyways, Happy Holy Week everyone!

[wilsonpascual]

Filipino churches actually use a different set of stations that goes as far back at the Last Supper through the Ressurection.

1st Station: The Lord’s Supper
2nd Station: Jesus’ Agony at Gethsemani
3rd Station: Jesus Before the Sanhedrin
4th Station: The Crowning with Thorns
5th Station: The Carrying of the Cross
6th Station: The Falling of Jesus
7th Station: Simon of Cyrene
8th Station: The Women of Jerusalem
9th Station: Jesus is Nailed to the Cross
10th Station: The Good Criminal
11th Station: Mary and John
12th Station: Jesus Dies on the Cross
13th Station: Jesus is Laid in the Tomb
14th Station: The Resurrection