What are the stations of the cross?
Cross stations are the display of convicts and crucifixion of Jesus Christ, as well as observing 14 important parts of this depiction, which is usually performed in Catholic churches. In fact, most Catholic churches are lined with pictures or windows of stained glass showing these moments. During some masses or religious observations, special attention may be paid to the station. Such contemplation of Christ's suffering can help people find their own way in difficult times in their lives.
Most Catholics can observe the stations on Friday during the loan. Observation is almost always held on Good Friday. This is not usually considered to be a mass because no reception is provided on Good Friday. Instead, it is time to think about Christ Wilt Ling so that everyone can have an eternal life.
cross stations are as follows:
- Jesus is sentenced to die.
- Jesus will receive a cross.
- Jesus for the first time falls while carrying a cross.
- Jesus will meetHis mother, the Virgin Mary.
- Simon carries a cross for Jesus for a short time.
- Veronica wipes Jesus' face.
- Jesus falls a second time.
- Jesus encounters women Jerusalem.
- Jesus falls for the third time.
- Jesus is deprived of his dress.
- Jesus is crucified.
- Jesus will die.
- Jesus is removed from the cross.
- Jesus is delayed.
During the service of a big Friday or a pile of observing the crossing station, special prayers are given or can be sung during each station. Sometimes the priest only visits the stations, while the churches are welcomed to the time to join the priest and briefly visited each station.
Cross stations are also called some Catholics. Since Christ is referred to as "way" in the New Testament writings, some Catholics feel that the crucifixion is placedtoo much emphasis and it is not enough to resurrection and Jesus' real life and learning. He claims that the crucifixion was the result of politics and has little to do with the true purpose of Christ.
also translated the emphasis on the crucifixion for some in history into dislike or hatred of the Jewish people, because several Jews demanded Christ's death under the New Testament. In the end, however, Roman leaders made the decision, and the Church now teaches that Judaism is considered a font of Catholicism.
Many still claim that the ongoing emphasis on cross stations is not a good reflection of such church teachings. Recent Popes are tempted to correct it with Middling. Some defend the 15th station, which would be the depiction of Christ rising from the dead, and the emphasis on the miracle of the resurrection.