Alphonsus liguoris prayers for way of the cross also known as the stations of the cross. The way of the cross with meditations by st alphonsus. It has the preparatory prayer and both the latin and the english stabat mater with the prayer before a crucifix in the back a wonderful audio stations of the cross a priest reads the same words as are in the booklet and as are on with the coloring. The way of the cross according to the method of st. For all the sundays of the year kindle edition by liguori, st. Kneeling before the altar, make an act of contrition, and form the. The great means of salvation and of perfection, alphonsus liguori, part 2 of 2, catholic audiobook duration. The way of the cross printable booklet, coloring pages, and audio. Available in multiple formats epub, pdf, mobikindle, etc.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading sermons of st. Alphonsus liguori dwells repeatedly on the four last thingsheaven, hell, death and judgment. Making the stations of the cross carries with it indulgences. In addition to the text below, a verse of the stabat mater dolorosa is often sung or recited. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the twelve steps to holiness and salvation. During the turkish occupation of the holy land in the late middle ages, when pilgrims were prevented from visiting its sacred sites, the custom arose of making replicas of those holy places, where the faithful might come to pray. This is the version i used to pray with my grandmother when i. Free traditional catholic books catholic tradition. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition. Saint alphonsus liguori catholic school 411 north wheeling road prospect heights, il 60070 phone. Annes helper free printable stations of the cross pdf booklet with prayers. Written in 1755, uniformity with gods will is a wonderful little treatise on the true love of god.
Volume 5 the passion and the death of jesus christ is an unchanged, highquality reprint of the original edition of 1887. Traditional meditations by saint alphonsus ligouri. Alphonsus liguori was an italian theologian, scholastic philosopher and catholic bishop. John paul ii prayer pride purity sacraments sacrifice sin st. The way of the cross liguori version our catholic prayers. Free traditional catholic books catholic tradition traditional. Alphonsus liguori for all the sundays of the year is one of the most powerful and compelling spiritual books ever written. First on this page is a reprint of a printable stations of the cross booklet according to the method of st. The way of the cross illustrated ebook by alphonsus. Stations of the cross meditations according to the method of st. Expounding on the theme, what doth if profit a man if he gain the whole world and suffer the loss of his own soul, st. We have been using john paul iis biblical way of the cross for at least two years now, but these do not follow the stations in the traditional format as they are mounted on the church walls, but rather in a format thats supplied by the gospels. This work is published for the greater glory of jesus christ through his most. Alphonsus liguori is one of the most popular versions of the way of.
Visits to the most holy sacrament for every day of the month st. The stations of the cross dedication we fly to your patronage, o holy mother of god. To gain a partial indulgence, a catholic in good standing must simply perform the prescribed work in this case make the way of the cross in the state of grace that is, free of having committed a mortal sin that remains unforgiven in confession and have at least a general intention of. At a time when the catholic church and clergies were accused by many of unethical practices, alphonsus made his community and nation proud by his unconditional services to the needy. Alphonsus liguori biography childhood, life achievements. Benziaer brothers, printers to the holy apostoiic srr. Is there a way to download the video as my class has restricted internet access. Alphonsus liguori is easily the most popular and bestloved way of the cross ever. Alphonsus liguori let each one, kneeling before the high altar, make an act of contrition, and form the intention of gaining the indulgences connected to this devotion, whether for himself or for the souls in purgatory. The pictures of the stations of the cross taken from church of the holy trinity, gainesville, virginia. The most popular way of making the stations of the cross is to use the meditations written by st. For alphonsus, the stations of the cross provided the opportunity to meditate on the true meaning of the love of the most holy redeemer.
Alphonsus liguori was born in 1696 to neapolitan nobility at marianella, italy. This devotion, in which we follow christ in spirit on the brutal road to calvary, is especially popular during lent. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He became a recognizable lawyer after going through law school at the age of sixteen, but later decided to leave law in favor of giving his salvation. So many times i have sinned, but i repent sincerely because i love you.
Not that the following pdf books include scanned images of the book, and are. The twelve steps to holiness and salvation ebook written by st. Here is a version of the way of the cross by saint alphonsus marie ligouri. The stabat mater is printed in both latin and in english. Liguori, translated by an italian clergyman, approved by the right reverend bishop fitzpatrick, 8 th edition boston. He was the pioneer of a new aspect of christianity called moral theology. The sacrifices of the old law were figures of the sacrifice of jesus christ 8 ii. The way of the cross, as a devotion, has its origin in the faithfuls. He disarmed the rulers and authorities and made a public example of them, triumphing over them in the cross. The stations of the cross, or way of the cross, is a form of devotion commemorating the passion and death of christ, consisting of a series of 14 meditations, or stations. Each station includes a short reflection by the priest followed by a prayer recited by congregation.
Alphonsus liguori 1696 1787 in 1787, this is a very popular form of the stations of the cross. Adoration baptism brother lawrence ccc charity communion consecration eucharist faith fulton sheen grace humility joy last supper love mass mercy obedience pope benedict xvi pope st. The parishioners of our parish have asked to return to a more traditional form of the stations of the cross. This largeprint edition of saint alphonsus way of the cross provides a poetic translation of a longtime parish favorite, offering insight into the mind of a saint and the emotion and passion that formed his. Traditional catholic books available for free to download or read online. Traditional and modern meditations the way of the cross leads us to contemplate the passion of our lord and savior jesus christ, to consider his great love for us, his humility, and the glory of the perfect offering he made in the work of our redemption. Passion of christ taken from the way of salvation and of perfection and miscellany. This is it this is the classic saint alphonsus liguori booklet that older catholics remember from their childhood. Alphonsus liguori is one of the most popular and bestloved way of the cross ever.
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