Dream Awakener

During the season of Lent we start our journey with Jesus in the wilderness where he overcame the economic (bread) political (power) and religious (testing God) temptations, and we walk with him on the way to the cross.  It is during this time in the Christian Calendar that we take some time to examine our life in light of the cross.

One of the ways we can do that is by observing an ancient practice where we meaningful connect with Jesus in the last moments of his life.  That ancient practice is called The Stations of the Cross. Walking through the stations of the cross is a devotional exercise in which we can connect with Christ, freshly experience his love for us, as well as think about what it means to carry our crosses and follow Him. 

The following are various ways to go through the stations of the cross.  This is my first attempt to find some of the top on-line sites for the stations of the cross.  I’m sure there are others, so if you are aware of a site that you have enjoyed, please let me know.  I will add them to this entry. These sites are not in any particular order.

The Way of the Cross
This is an audiovisual feature rich in scripture by beliefnet entitled "Bitter Journey: The way of the Cross."

Jerusalem – the Way of the Cross
A combination of classic pictures and current pictures at a Franciscan cyberspot entitled "Via Crucis."

14 Stations, 14 Artists, One Story
At this site, fourteen Texas artist interpret the last moments in the life of Jesus based on the Stations of the Cross liturgy.

An Artists Depiction of the Stations of the Cross
Artist Kevin Rolly’s art work of the stations of the cross is fascinating.  It is mixed media oilgraph on canvas with blood.

Stations of the Cross with Kid’s Artwork
At this stations of the cross site, each station contains a drawing by a student from Saint Patrick Catholic School.

Classic Images of the Stations
This particular site simply has the image and the name of the station.  More visual oriented.

Stations of the Cross for Children
This particular site is designed for children and their families to walk with Jesus together.

Stations of the Cross
St. David’s Anglican Church in Vancouver BC commissioned Chris Woods to do a modern version of the stations of the cross.

The Stations of the Cross
I particularly like the words shared in this entry on the stations of the cross.

Stations of the Cross
In this entry each image is accompanied by some thoughts on the mystery as well as a prayer.

The Way of the Cross
This entry as an image accompanied by a prayer and is designed by Good News Ministries.

The Stations of the Cross
In this entry you find fascinating images along with words to help us contemplate.

Fourteen Stations of the Cross
At this site, Shawn Anthony uses unique image, scripture as well as some devotional thoughts to contemplate.