Stations of the Cross

From Pastor Kerra:

Pope John Paul II created a version in which all of the Stations were taken from Scripture. Those who wish to take on this discipline may want to pick one gospel in which to follow the story. Imagine the scene as you read and pray.

The Stations are:

(1) Jesus prays in the Garden
Matthew 26:36-36; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46; John 17:1-26

(2) Jesus' betrayal and arrest
Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:1-12

(3) He is condemned by the High Priest
Matthew 26:57-68; Mark 14:53-65; Luke 22:54-55, 63-71; John 18:13-24

(4) Denied by Peter
Matthew 26:69-75; Mark 14:66-72; Luke 22:56-62; John 18:25-27

(5) Jesus tried before Pilate
Matthew 27:11-14; Mark 15:2-5; Luke 23:2-5; John 18:29-38

(6) The Soldiers mock Jesus
Matthew 27:27-31a; Mark 15:16-20a; John 19:2-3

(7) Jesus takes up his cross
Matthew 27:31b-32; Mark 15:20b-21; Luke 23:26-32; John 19:17a

(8) Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus
Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26

(9) Jesus meets with the women of Jerusalem
Matthew 27:55-56; Mark 15:40-41; Luke 23:49

(10) Jesus is crucified
Matthew 27:33-37; Mark 15:22-26; Luke 23:33-34; John 19:17b-27

(11) Jesus on the Cross
Matthew 27:38-44; Mark 15:27-32; Luke 23:35-43; John 19:18

(12) Jesus speaks to John and Mary his mother
John 19:25b-27

(13) The death of Jesus
Matthew 27:45-54; Mark 15:33-39; Luke 23:44-48; John 19:28-30

(14) Jesus' burial
Matthew 27:57-61; Mark 15:42-47; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:38-42