Praying the Stations with Mary, the Mother of Jesus: First Station: Jesus is Condemned to Die It was early Friday morning when I saw my son. That was the first glimpse I had of him since they took him away. His bruised and bleeding skin sent a sword of pain deep into my heart and tears down my cheeks. Then Pilate, from his chair of

Thirteen Station: Jesus is Taken From the Cross The crowd had gone; the noise had stopped. I stood quietly with one of Jesus’ friends and looked up at the dead body of our savior, my son. Then two men took the body from the cross and placed it in my arms. A deep sorrow engulfed my being. Yet, I also felt deep joy. Life had

Eleventh Station: Jesus is Nailed to the Cross As they threw Jesus on the cross he willingly allowed himself to be nailed. As they punctured his hands and his feet I felt the pain in my heart. They they lifted up the cross. There he was, my son, whom I love so much, being scorned as he struggled for the last few moments of earthly

Seeking the intercession of St. Anthony of Padua, Franciscan Friars Conventual and Companions accompany one another on their spiritual journeys.