Scriptural Way of the Cross
or Biblical Stations of the Cross Introduced by Pope John Paul II

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You can begin now at the 1st Station of the Cross

Since of the 14 traditional stations of the cross, only eight have clear scriptural foundation, Pope John Paul II introduced a new form, the Scriptural Way of the Cross on Good Friday 1991 and performed them at the Colloseum in Rome on Good Fridays during his reign. You'll find scripture included for each of these for your meditation. Protestants should find this very biblical and acceptable, though some prefer an alternate version that includes the Resurrection as the last station.

• A history of the Way of the Cross prepared by the Vatican
• Here is a Scriptural Stations of the Cross liturgy if you'd like to use this at your church.

Before each station:	Minister: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. All: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. All: Because of your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
After each station:	All: Lord Jesus, help us walk in your steps.

1.	Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane	Matthew 26:36-41
2.	Jesus is betrayed by Judas and arrested	Mark 14:43-46
3.	Jesus is condemned by the Sanhedrin	Luke 22:66-71
4.	Jesus is denied by St. Peter	Matthew 26:69-75
5.	Jesus is judged by Pontius Pilate	Mark 15:1-5, 15
6.	Jesus is sourged at the pillar and crowned with thorns	John 19:1-3
7.	Jesus Bears the Cross	John 19:6, 15-17
8.	Jesus is helped by Simon the Cyrenian to carry the cross	Mark 15:21
9.	Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem	Luke 23:27-31
10.	Jesus is crucified	Luke 23:33-34
11.	Jesus promises his kingdom to the good thief	Luke 23:39-43
12.	Jesus speaks to his mother and the beloved disciple	John 19:25-27
13.	Jesus dies on the cross	Luke 23:44-46
14.	Jesus is placed in the tomb	Matthew 27:57-60

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