Stations of the Cross

[Truthstalker]

They’re doing the SOTC at 7:00 PM Friday. I thought this was an individual devotion. What’s this all about? How long does it take? Is it for Catholics only?

 

[LilyM]

SOTC can be done either individually or collectively (with prayers and reflections about the Stations said as a group, maybe appropriate hymns sung and stuff). Of course non-Catholics can participate as well.

I haven’t been to a group SOTC since I was a child, so I’m not sure how long it’d take. I’m guessing it differs from parish to parish anyways -call up and ask before you go!

 

[John_Lilburne]

They’re doing the SOTC at 7:00 PM Friday. I thought this was an individual devotion. What’s this all about? How long does it take? Is it for Catholics only?

The Stations of the Cross is popular piety, rather than liturgy. But it is often celebrated by groups of people.
The times will vary, but I would expect about 30 minutes.
No, it is not for Catholics only. In Melbourne, Australia, there are Stations of the Cross with each station at a different church. One is at St Patrick’s catholic cathedral, another is at St Paul’s Anglican cathedral.
Another name for the Stations of the Cross is the “Via Crucis”. The Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy has more about it, in n. 131-135

 

[BlyssfulDreamer]

As I have never been to a formal Stations of the Cross…would it be appropriate to stay in the pew, as I don’t believe I would be able to stand for the whole entire Stations? Thanks…

:heart:Blyss

 

[kell0618]

As I have never been to a formal Stations of the Cross…would it be appropriate to stay in the pew, as I don’t believe I would be able to stand for the whole entire Stations? Thanks…

:heart:Blyss

At least in our parish, the priest and altar boy go from station to station, with the other participants remaining in the pews. You stand, sit and kneel when appropriate. Not everyone is able to kneel or stand due to health conditions and that is perfectly acceptable.

We always have booklets available to pray along and they vary from week to week.

Lord’s blessings,

Kelly

 

[BlyssfulDreamer]

Thanks Kelly…I appreciate the information.

:heart:Blyss

 

[jrabs]

They’re doing the SOTC at 7:00 PM Friday. I thought this was an individual devotion. What’s this all about? How long does it take? Is it for Catholics only?

Hi Truthie. So nice to see you.

Go, enjoy - see what it is about. It is a great occasion for anyone to feel a bit closer to Christ. It takes about 30 -40 min and is a fabulous way to meditate on each of the 14 stations.

This devotion can be done anytime at church but for obvious reasons, Lent is the favored time.

 

[maryj]

The Stations of the Cross take about 20-30 minutes at our parish every Friday night at 6:30. The chaplet of the Divine Mercy is done right before the Stations. There will also be exposition and Benediction, good time to brush up on your Latin skills(mine are virtually non-exsistent!!) There is a booklet to follow along with. I went to Catholic school and then for 30 years I never went to stations of the Cross until 2 years ago, it was amazing how much I remembered from so long ago You will absolutely love it!!