Articles on this issue "via crucis"

In Judging Us, God Loves Us, Says Francis

Concludes Via Crucis Saying That Salvation Is Embracing God's Love, Condemnation Is Refusing It

Rome, (Zenit.org) | 1827 hits

At the conclusion of the Via Crucis in the Colosseum tonight, Francis offered a simple reflection, saying that the cross "reveals a judgment, namely that God, in judging us, loves us. [...] …

read more

Francis' Words at End of Via Crucis

"Christians must respond to evil with good, taking the Cross upon themselves as Jesus did"

Rome, (Zenit.org) | 2297 hits

Here is a Vatican translation of the brief address Pope Francis gave tonight at the end of the Via Crucis held in the Colosseum. * * * Dear Brother and Sisters, Thank you for having taken …

read more

Lebanese Youth to Pray Via Crucis With Pope Francis

Recount Experience of Preparing Meditations Reflecting Sufferings of Mideast

Rome, (Zenit.org) Ann Schneible | 1362 hits

Pope Francis will be joined by dozens of young pilgrims from Lebanon for this evening's Stations of the Cross, held each year at the Colosseum. The youth of Lebanon received the invitation …

read more

Texts for Via Crucis in the Colosseum (Part 2)

"You have involved man in the carrying of your Cross"

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) | 1324 hits

In the days leading up to Good Friday, ZENIT is republishing the texts for the Via Crucis that Pope Francis will lead in the Colosseum. The texts this year were prepared byLebanese young …

read more

Texts for Via Crucis in the Colosseum (Part 1)

"The call to follow you is addressed to all"

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) | 1556 hits

In the days leading up to Good Friday, ZENIT will republish the texts for the Via Crucis that Pope Francis will lead in the Colosseum. The texts this year were prepared byLebanese young …

read more

Jesus' Gratuitous Love on the Cross

Interview With Author of Good Friday's Via Crucis

| 3746 hits

The vocation to contemplative life speaks to the modern world about the gratuitous love of God, shown particularly through Jesus' death on the cross, says Mother Maria Rita Piccione. Sister …

read more

Romans Growing Fond of Chile's Via Crucis

Life-Size Depictions of Christ's Suffering Line Vatican Thoroughfare

| 3026 hits

The world's largest Stations of the Cross will linger in Rome only 10 more days before heading to the Chilean hill in the port city of Coquimbo for which they were commissioned. The bronze Via …

read more

Nun to Write Good Friday's Way of the Cross

Augustinian Religious Will Provide Reflections for Colosseum Event

| 3218 hits

An Augustinian woman religious will write the meditations for the Way of the Cross led by Benedict XVI on Good Friday in the Colosseum. The Pope has given the task to Mother Maria Rita …

read more

Meditations for Good Friday Via Crucis

Penned by Cardinal Ruini, Pope's Vicar for Rome

| 6793 hits

Here is the text of the meditations Cardinal Camillo Ruini, vicar for Rome, prepared for Good Friday's Stations of the Cross at the Roman Colosseum. Benedict XVI will preside over the event. * …

read more

Way of the Cross Leads to Heart of the Faith

Cardinal Ruini Comments on Meditations for the Colosseum

| 4211 hits

Good Friday's Way of the Cross in the Colosseum can be a precious occasion to help believers go to the heart of the faith, says Cardinal Camillo Ruini, formerly the Pope's vicar for Rome. The …

read more

Hope Highlighted in Way of Cross Meditations

Written by Archbishop of Guwahati, India

| 2180 hits

As the Church contemplated the passion of death of Christ at the Way of the Cross in the Roman Colosseum, they were led to reflect as well on the virtue of hope. The meditations for the …

read more

Pope: Christ's Agony Moves the Hardest Hearts

Offers Reflection at End of Good Friday Via Crucis

| 1494 hits

Even the hardest of hearts are moved to pity upon witnessing Christ's suffering during his passion and death, as it reveals the fullness of God's love for mankind, says Benedict XVI. The Pope …

read more

Papal Address at End of Way of the Cross

"Gaze on the Lifeless Face of the Crucified One"

| 890 hits

Here is a transcription and translation of the reflection Benedict XVI offered today at the end of the Way of the Cross in the Roman Colosseum. * * * At the end of his dramatic Passion …

read more

Cross Challenges Human Certainties, Says Pope

Affirms Jesus Is the Truth That Enables Love

| 814 hits

Benedict XVI says the sacrifice of Christ should call into question our human certainties, setting us free to love. The Pope said this tonight at the end of the Way of the Cross he presided …

read more

Papal Address at the End of the Way of the Cross

"What Have We Done With This Gift?"

| 1412 hits

Here is a transcription and translation of the reflection Benedict XVI offered today at the end of the Way of the Cross in the Roman Colosseum. * * * Dear brothers and sisters, This year too …

read more

Latest Tweets Twitter