REFLECTIONS ON STATIONS OF THE CROSS
During Lent 2020, Episcopal Migration Ministries offered an opportunity to journey the Stations of the Cross. A digital booklet, available in English and Spanish, and compilation of audio meditations is available for download.
On the Hometown podcast and EMM blog, we released individual written and audio reflections on each station of the cross. Our reflection authors represent a wide variety of experiences and backgrounds; each offers a poignant reflection on a Station and its relevance to migration and what it means to welcome the stranger as we would welcome Christ. Each reflection calls us back to our essential identity as beloved children of God and asks us to prayerfully reflect on the meaning of the Cross in a world being transformed by migration.
The ancient Christian practice of walking the Via Dolorosa or Via Crucis – the way of sorrows or way of the cross – invites pilgrims to prayerfully experience moments in Christ’s passion as they retrace his steps to Golgotha. In Jerusalem, pilgrims walk the world-worn steps of the Via Dolorosa until their journey concludes at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Around the world, in parishes and public spaces, and increasingly through the written word, we are all welcomed to walk the Way.
Indeed, the Way of the Cross calls us back to our own humanity by calling us deeper into relationship with Jesus. In relationship with Christ, we are not able to ignore the suffering of our fellow sisters and brothers. We are called to act.
Reflections on the Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross: Ash Wednesday
Stations of the Cross: Ash Wednesday Reflection by: Allison Duvall, EMM Manager for Church Relations and Engagement My parish started offering “Ashes to Go” about a decade ago. Our clergy and lay assistants have been [...]
Reflections on Stations of the Cross: Station 1
Station 1: Jesus is Condemned to Death Reflection by: "Ben" In this station, let us reflect, think, meditate, and know that the condemnation of Jesus to death on the cross was for a course. Jesus [...]
Reflections on Stations of the Cross: Station II
Station II: Jesus takes up his Cross Reflection by: Rushad Thomas https://soundcloud.com/emmrefugees/station-2-jesus-takes-up-his-cross After his condemnation to death and mocking at the hands of the Romans, the Lord Jesus summoned the courage and fortitude to press [...]
Audio Reflections on Stations of the Cross
https://soundcloud.com/emmrefugees/reflections-on-stations-of-the-cross This is an audio compilation of EMM’s Reflections on the Stations of the Cross. We encourage all to share and use this resource for prayer at home and in congregations. The audio compilation features [...]
Reflections on Stations of the Cross: Station III
https://soundcloud.com/emmrefugees/reflections-on-stations-of-the-cross-station-iii Reflection on the Third Station By The Rev. David Chavez Just to be clear, this is what happens when the way of love challenges the way of Empire. This is how Empire brands those [...]
Reflections on Stations of the Cross: Station IV
https://soundcloud.com/emmrefugees/station-4-jesus-meets-mary Reflection on the Fourth Station By The Rev. Cristina Rathbone Mary couldn’t do much. Even in the face of her son’s terrible and unjust suffering, she roused no protests, gathered no crowds, pleaded with [...]
el Vía Crucis
https://soundcloud.com/emmrefugees/el-via-crucis In English below: Este podcast es el audio que acompaña las Reflexiones sobre el Vía Crucis. Lo invitamos a rezar con nosotros la liturgia el Vía Crucis. Para complementar su experiencia de este podcast, [...]
Reflections on Stations of the Cross: Station V
https://soundcloud.com/emmrefugees/stations-of-the-cross-station-v Reflection on the Fifth Station By The Rev. Deacon Paula Ott Growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, I was often in the company of Jewish adults whose forearms bore the tattooed identification numbers they received [...]
Reflections on Stations of the Cross: Station VI
https://soundcloud.com/emmrefugees/stations-of-the-cross-station-vi Reflection on the Sixth Station By The Rev. Francisco García Who was this woman who, according to popular tradition, engaged in this seemingly simple yet radically compassionate and risky gesture towards Jesus at his [...]
Reflections on Stations of the Cross: Station VII
https://soundcloud.com/emmrefugees/stations-of-the-cross-station-vii Reflection on the Seventh Station By Abraham Mwinda It’s so comforting to know that our Lord Jesus can relate directly to my story. It sure has not been an easy journey to get to [...]
Reflections on Stations of the Cross: Station VIII
https://soundcloud.com/emmrefugees/reflections-on-stations-of-the-cross-station-viii Reflection on the Eighth Station By Rev. Gregory Han with Elena Korbut Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem. Much like the woman wiping the face of Jesus to offer Him comfort and love, we [...]
Reflections on Stations of the Cross: Station IX
https://soundcloud.com/emmrefugees/reflections-on-stations-of-the-cross-station-ix Reflection on the Ninth Station By Rob Coulston When I think about this station on the Way of the Cross, I usually find myself thinking about the “a third time” portion of the title. [...]
Reflections on Stations of the Cross: Station X
https://soundcloud.com/emmrefugees/station-10-jesus-is-stripped-of-his-garments Reflection on the Tenth Station By The Rev. Canon Jean Baptiste Ntagengwa Dear Friends in Christ, Today we are meditating on the Tenth Station of the Way of the Cross. Jesus is stripped of [...]
Reflections on Stations of the Cross: Station XI
https://soundcloud.com/emmrefugees/station-11-jesus-is-nailed-to-the-cross Reflection on the Eleventh Station By The Rev. Canon Amy Coultas “By your holy cross you have redeemed the world.” This is the statement we make at the opening of each station as we [...]
Reflections on Stations of the Cross: Station XII
Link to reflection Reflection on the Twelfth Station By The Rev. Jaime Briceño Dear God! The pain and the suffering of those forced to move away from their homes is your pain and suffering. The [...]
Reflections on Stations of the Cross: Station XIII
Reflection link Reflection on the Thirteenth Station By The Rev. Matthew Dumont-Machowski When Jesus’ body is taken down from the cross, Mary’s child is finally at rest in her arms again. His face is clutched [...]
Reflections on Stations of the Cross: Station XIV
Reflection link Reflection on the Fourteenth Station By The Rev. Charles “Chuck” Wynder, Jr. Jesus, your body is prepared for burial. Joseph gave you his own tomb. He laid your body there and rolled a large [...]