The Stations of the Resurrection – aka: “Via Lucis“, “Stations of Light“, or “The Way of the Light“ – cover all of the stories found in the four Gospels and beginning of Acts that happened after Jesus was resurrected and began appearing to different people.
Easter to Pentecost
Easter Sunday marks the end of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer and penance, and is followed by a 50-day period called Eastertide, which ends with Pentecost Sunday
FIRST STATIONJesus Rises from the Dead – small statue of Jesus
SECOND STATION
The Disciples Discover the Empty Tomb – empty box; angel
THIRD STATION
The Risen Lord Appears to Mary Magdalen, Apostle to the Apostles – small box of spices; cinnamon stick; miniature perfume bottle
FOURTH STATION
The Risen Lord Appears on the Road to Emmaus – small stick (to represent walking staff)
FIFTH STATION
The Risen Lord is Recognized in the Breaking of the Bread – toy loaf or slice of bread
SIXTH STATION
The Risen Lord Appears to the Community of Disciples – “Peace be with you” printed on card
SEVENTH STATION
The Risen Lord Breathes Peace and Gives the Power to Forgive – prayer card with the Act of Contrition; purple cloth cut into shape of a stole (as worn by a priest to hear Confessions); key (to represent keys of the Kingdom)
EIGHTH STATION
The Risen Lord Strengthens the Faith of Thomas – nail
NINTH STATION
The Risen Lord Eats with the Disciples on the Shore of Tiberias – fish (picture, toy or model)
TENTH STATION
The Risen Lord Forgives Peter and Entrusts Him to Feed His Sheep – toy sheep
ELEVENTH STATION
The Risen Lord Sends the Disciples into the World – map of the world; miniature globe
TWELFTH STATION
The Risen Lord Ascends into Heaven – cotton ball (to represent a cloud)
THIRTEENTH STATION
Mary and the Disciples Keep Vigil in the Upper Room for the Spirit’s Advent – praying hands; Rosary; small statue of Our Lady
The Risen Lord Sends the Holy Spirit – dove; fire (picture, toy or model); small candle (flame)
Stations of the Cross Scripture Verse – Archive PDF
Reading, Reflection, Prayer – Archives PDF