Invitation As we come together to meditate upon these sacred events in the life of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, let us listen to His words.

Opening Prayer “Father, the hour has come: glorify your Son so that your Son may glorify you; and through the power over all mankind that you have given him, let him give eternal life to all those you have entrusted to him. And eternal life is this: to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I have glorified you on earth and finished the work that you gave me to do. Now, father, it is time for you to glorify me with that glory I had with you before the world was.” (John 17:1-5)

Station 1 The Last Supper

Station 1 | The Last Supper scripture Matthew 26:26-28

Station 1 | The Last Supper reflection

Station 1 | The Last Supper meditation John 6:51

Do we appreciate Christ’s wondrous giving of Himself? Station 1 | The Last Supper meditation

Do we eat of the bread worthily, recognising the price of His suffering and the depth of love it expresses? Station 1 | The Last Supper meditation

Do our lives show the life of Christ to others? Station 1 | The Last Supper meditation

For your humility in washing the apostles’ feet. R: We thank You, Lord. For the gift of Your Body and Blood in the Eucharist. R: We thank You, Lord. For Your calling us to share in Your Supper. R: We thank You, Lord. Station 1 | The Last Supper thanksgiving

Let us pray: At this Last Supper, Lord, You made the final gift of Your Body and Blood, and handed on to us the continuing source of strength for our journey through life. Station 1 | The Last Supper thanksgiving

May we be ever conscious of Your love and care, and arrive at that salvation, won for us by Your sacrifice. We ask this with confidence, for You are Lord for ever and ever. Amen. Station 1 | The Last Supper thanksgiving

Station 2 Garden of Gethsemane

Station 2 | Garden of Gethsemane scripture Matthew 26:36-39

Station 2 | Garden of Gethsemane reflection

Station 2 | Garden of Gethsemane meditation John 12:27-28

What price do we put on fidelity to God’s Will for us? Station 2 | Garden of Gethsemane meditation

Do we pray that we may have the strength always to put Him first? Station 2 | Garden of Gethsemane meditation

How much are we prepared to give to match His love for us? Station 2 | Garden of Gethsemane meditation

For Your prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. R: We thank You, Lord. For Your willingness to accept this suffering for us. R: We thank You, Lord. For Your steadfastness in doing Your Father’s Will. R: We thank You, Lord. Station 2 | Garden of Gethsemane thanksgiving

Let us pray: Lord Jesus Christ, as You faced the days of suffering and sorrow in Your Passion and Death, You gave to us the perfect example of constancy in doing Your Father’s Will. Station 2 | Garden of Gethsemane thanksgiving

May we always follow Your lead with the same faithfulness amidst the troubles of our daily living. We ask this in the name of God the Father with whom You live and reign for ever and ever. Amen. Station 2 | Garden of Gethsemane thanksgiving

Station 3 Jesus before the Sanhedrin

Station 3 | Before the Sanhedrin scripture Matthew 26:26-28

Station 3 | Before the Sanhedrin reflection

Station 3 | Before the Sanhedrin meditation Matthew 16:13-16

Have we ever, by our silence, failed to express our Faith in Christ? Station 3 | Before the Sanhedrin meditation

Do we always honour the name of Jesus Christ? Station 3 | Before the Sanhedrin meditation

Have we ever doubted that Christ is our Saviour? Station 3 | Before the Sanhedrin meditation

For Your endurance before your false accusers. R: We thank You, Lord. For Your courage in proclaiming the truth. R: We thank You, Lord. For Your suffering as Christ, our redeemer. R: We thank You, Lord Station 3 | Before the Sanhedrin thanksgiving

Let us pray: Lord our Saviour, Your mission in this world was to bear witness to Your Father and to pass on His message of salvation. Station 3 | Before the Sanhedrin thanksgiving

May we always abide by the truth of the belief within us and speak it openly to bear testimony of You. This we ask, for You are Lord for ever and ever. Amen. Station 3 | Before the Sanhedrin thanksgiving

Station 4 Jesus before Pilate

Station 4 | Before Pilate scripture John 18:33-37

Station 4 | Before Pilate reflection

Station 4 | Before Pilate meditation Luke 6:36-38

Do we speak up against the injustice that others suffer? Station 4 | Before Pilate meditation

Do override we let our prejudices the truth? Station 4 | Before Pilate meditation

Are we ourselves just in all our dealings with others? Station 4 | Before Pilate meditation

For Your patience before the judgement of Pilate. R: We thank You, Lord. For the defence of Your Kingship. R: We thank You, Lord. For your suffering before injustice. R: We thank You, Lord. Station 4 | Before Pilate thanksgiving

Let us pray: Lord Jesus Christ, for our sake You underwent the indignity and mockery of Your trial before Pilate as the powers of this world sought to destroy You. Station 4 | Before Pilate thanksgiving

May we always stand up for the Truth in which we believe, despite any passing hardships that are demanded of us. We ask for this courage in Your name. Amen. Station 4 | Before Pilate thanksgiving

Station 5 Jesus is Whipped and Crowned

Station 5 | Whipped and Crowned scripture John 19:1-3

Station 5 | Whipped and Crowned reflection

Station 5 | Whipped and Crowned meditation John 12:24-15

Have we condemned anyone without seeing all the facts? Station 5 | Whipped and Crowned meditation

Do we have a real compassion for those who suffer? Station 5 | Whipped and Crowned meditation

Do we put our own comfort and ease, before what we know is right? Station 5 | Whipped and Crowned meditation

For Your blood shed for us at the scourging. R: We thank You, Lord. For Your humility under the insults of the soldiers. R: We thank You, Lord. For bearing the crown of thorns for our sake. R: We thank You, Lord. Station 5 | Whipped and Crowned thanksgiving

Let us pray: In Your suffering by the whipping and crowning with thorns, Lord Jesus, You offered this pain to Your heavenly Father to make up for the many sins of men and women. Station 5 | Whipped and Crowned thanksgiving

May we turn to You in sorrow when we offend, and seek that forgiving grace won by You on our behalf. We ask this, for You are the true King for ever and ever. Amen. Station 5 | Whipped and Crowned thanksgiving

Station 6 Jesus carries His Cross

Station 6 | Carries His Cross scripture John 19:17

Station 6 | Carries His Cross reflection

Station 6 | Carries His Cross meditation Matthew 16:24-25

Do we bear our sorrows with the constancy of Christ? Station 6 | Carries His Cross meditation

Do we repent of the weight of our sins in His Cross? Station 6 | Carries His Cross meditation

Are we a cross for others to bear? Station 6 | Carries His Cross meditation

For bearing the burden of our sins. R: We thank You, Lord. For carrying the cross on our behalf. R: We thank You, Lord. For raising the weight of our offences. R: We thank You, Lord. Station 6 | Carries His Cross thanksgiving

Let us pray: Lord Jesus Christ on Your shoulders and in Your heart You carried the grossness of our infidelity. Station 6 | Carries His Cross thanksgiving

May we be ever thankful to You for this journey to the place of Your death, a journey which was to give us true life. We ask this, for You reign for ever and ever. Amen. Station 6 | Carries His Cross thanksgiving

Station 7 Jesus is helped by the Cyrenean

Station 7 | Helped by the Cyrenean scripture Mark 15:21

Station 7 | Helped by the Cyrenean reflection

Station 7 | Helped by the Cyrenean meditation Hebrews 12:2

Do we stand by silently, and do little for the cause of Christ? Station 7 | Helped by the Cyrenean meditation

Do we raise our hands to lift the cross of other’s troubles? Station 7 | Helped by the Cyrenean meditation

Do we grumble at the lightness of our crosses compared to Christ’s Cross? Station 7 | Helped by the Cyrenean meditation

For the help of Simon the reluctant stranger. R: We thank You, Lord. For allowing us to share the burden of Your Cross. R: We thank You, Lord. For giving us the strength to lighten others loads. R: We thank You, Lord. Station 7 | Helped by the Cyrenean thanksgiving

Let us pray: O Lord, you called Simon of Cyrene to the moment of his greatest glory in allowing him to share the weight of Your cross on the way to Calvary. Station 7 | Helped by the Cyrenean thanksgiving

Grant us the privilege of sharing in Your suffering by giving to us the strength to raise up those overburdened by the cares of this life. This we pray, through Your help. Amen. Station 7 | Helped by the Cyrenean thanksgiving

Station 8 Jesus meets the Women of Jerusalem

Station 8 | The Women of Jerusalem scripture Luke 23:27-28

Station 8 | The Women of Jerusalem reflection

Luke 13:34 Station 8 | The Women of Jerusalem meditation

How often have we refused to listen to the call of Christ? Station 8 | The Women of Jerusalem meditation

Do we seek forgiveness for our stubbornness? Station 8 | The Women of Jerusalem meditation

Do we draw strength from our own sorrow to offer comfort to others? Station 8 | The Women of Jerusalem meditation

For Your compassion for others in Your hour of pain. R: We thank You, Lord. For Your calling us to come to You. R: We thank You, Lord. For Your concern for us despite our failings. R: We thank You, Lord. Station 8 | The Women of Jerusalem thanksgiving

Let us pray: Lord, Jesus Christ, we thank You for Your constant love for us and Your ever-present thought for our good. Station 8 | The Women of Jerusalem thanksgiving

May we respond to this by loving You more deeply and by reaching out to those whom we meet each day who are in sorrow. We ask this, counting on your love. Amen. Station 8 | The Women of Jerusalem thanksgiving

Station 9 Jesus is nailed to the Cross

Station 9 | Nailed to the Cross scripture Luke 23:33-34

Station 9 | Nailed to the Cross reflection

Station 9 | Nailed to the Cross meditation John 20:26-29

Are we guilty in our lives of blocking the message of Christ? Station 9 | Nailed to the Cross meditation

Do we place obstacles in the way of Christ’s love for others? Station 9 | Nailed to the Cross meditation

Have we ever not cared for those suffering pain or guilt? Station 9 | Nailed to the Cross meditation

For suffering the pain of crucifixion for our sake. R: We thank You, Lord. For Your hours of agony on the Cross for our redemption. R: We thank You, Lord. For the healing power of Your Message. R: We thank You, Lord. Station 9 | Nailed to the Cross thanksgiving

Let us pray: Lord Jesus Christ, those feet which walked to the aid of many and those hands which brought blessing and healing were nailed to the cross in the offering of Your life. Station 9 | Nailed to the Cross thanksgiving

May we always direct ourselves in ministering to others according to Your example, for You are Lord for ever and ever. Amen. Station 9 | Nailed to the Cross thanksgiving

Station 10 Jesus and the Good Thief

Station 10 | The Good Thief scripture Luke 23:39-43

Station 10 | The Good Thief reflection

Station 10 | The Good Thief meditation Luke 15:4-7

Are we prepared to see the innocence of others? Station 10 | The Good Thief meditation

Are we courageous enough to admit our own guilt? Station 10 | The Good Thief meditation

Do we turn to God in sorrow to ask forgiveness? Station 10 | The Good Thief meditation

Station 11 Jesus Speaks to Mary and John

Station 11 | Mary and John scripture John 19:25-27

Station 11 | Mary and John reflection

Station 11 | Mary and John meditation Luke 2:33-35

Do parents show their children the selfless love of Mary? Station 11 | Mary and John meditation

Do children honour and love their parents? Station 11 | Mary and John meditation

Do we honour Mary as our Mother? Station 11 | Mary and John meditation

For Your thoughts of us in Your dying moments. R: We thank You, Lord. For the example of Your devotion to Your mother. R: We thank You, Lord. For giving us Your Mother to be our Mother too. R: We thank You, Lord. Station 11 | Mary and John thanksgiving

Let us pray: Jesus, Son of Mary, out of love for us You gave Mary, Your Mother, to watch over us during our lifetime and to be a model of devotion and fidelity to You. Station 11 | Mary and John thanksgiving

May we always imitate her, love her as You did and rejoice in her presence in Your Kingdom where you reign forever and ever. Amen. Station 11 | Mary and John thanksgiving

Station 12 Jesus Dies on the Cross

Station 12 | Jesus Dies on the Cross scripture Luke 23:44-46

Station 12 | Jesus Dies on the Cross reflection

Romans 5:6-11 Station 12 | Jesus Dies on the Cross meditation

Is the sacrifice of Christ a part of our lives? Station 12 | Jesus Dies on the Cross meditation

Are we willing to die to our desires, that Christ might live in us? Station 12 | Jesus Dies on the Cross meditation

What sacrifices are we prepared to make for the sake of others? Station 12 | Jesus Dies on the Cross meditation

For the agony of Your dying. R: We thank You, Lord. For the final sacrifice of Your life. R: We thank You, Lord. For new life given to us by Your death. R: We thank You, Lord. Station 12 | Jesus Dies on the Cross thanksgiving

Let us pray: Christ, our Saviour, as You gave Your life for our redemption on the Cross, You were lifted up to draw all people to the source of life. Station 12 | Jesus Dies on the Cross thanksgiving

May we be ever conscious of Your love for us, and draw closer to You, the Way, the Truth and the Life. Amen. Station 12 | Jesus Dies on the Cross thanksgiving

Station 13 Jesus is Buried

Station 13 | Jesus is Buried scripture John19:38-42

Station 13 | Jesus is Buried reflection

Station 13 | Jesus is Buried meditation John 10:17-18

Does our way of living reflect our gratitude for Christ dying for us? Station 13 | Jesus is Buried meditation

Do we console those made sorrowful by death? Station 13 | Jesus is Buried meditation

Are we prepared to face our own death? Station 13 | Jesus is Buried meditation

For the courage and care of Joseph of Arimathaea. R: We thank You, Lord. For the devotion of the women who mourned at Your tomb. R: We thank You, Lord. For the humility of Your death and burial. R: We thank You, Lord. Station 13 | Jesus is Buried thanksgiving

Let us pray: Lord Jesus Christ, after the agony of Your death, the stillness of the tomb was the prelude to Your final victory. Station 13 | Jesus is Buried thanksgiving

May we live always in Your friendship so that we may face our own death, conscious of Your redeeming power. We ask this in Your name. Amen. Station 13 | Jesus is Buried thanksgiving

Station 14 Jesus Rises from the Dead

Station 14 | Jesus Rises from the Dead scripture John 20:1-9

Station 14 | Jesus Rises from the Dead reflection

Romans 8:34,38-39 Station 14 | Jesus Rises from the Dead meditation

Do we believe that Jesus Christ rose from the dead for us? Station 14 | Jesus Rises from the Dead meditation

Do we believe that He gave us new life by His resurrection? Station 14 | Jesus Rises from the Dead meditation

Do we believe that we are to rise with Him to eternal life? Station 14 | Jesus Rises from the Dead meditation

For Your final victory over the power of death. R: We thank You, Lord. For the defeat of the forces of evil. R: We thank You, Lord. For opening to use the way to eternal happiness. R: We thank You, Lord. Station 14 | Jesus Rises from the Dead thanksgiving

Let us pray: Christ our Saviour, You rose from the tomb to prove that You had won for us our redemption, and open to us the way to eternal happiness. Station 14 | Jesus Rises from the Dead thanksgiving

May we live with the grace of new life, so that when our earthly existence is over we may all come to the joy of Your Kingdom, where You reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen. Station 14 | Jesus Rises from the Dead thanksgiving

Having relived again the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ, our Redeemer, let us now go forth filled with the joy, the hope, and the peace that He gave us when He spoke to His apostles; Closing Prayer

“Do not let your hearts be troubled Trust in God still, and trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s house If there were not, I should have told you. I am going now to prepare a place for you, and after I have gone and prepared you a place, I shall return to take you with me; So that where I am, You may be too... You know the way to the place where I am going” Closing Prayer

“I will not leave you orphans; I will come back to you. In a short time the world will no longer see me; But you will see me, Because I live and you will live. If anyone loves me he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we shall come to him and make our home with him. Those who do not love me do not keep my words. And my word is not my own: It is the word of the one who sent me. Closing Prayer

I have said these things to you, while still with you; But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all I have said to you. Peace I bequeath to you, my own peace I give to you, A peace that the world cannot give, this is my gift to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid” (John 4:1-4, 18-19, 23-27) Closing Prayer

The booklet, “No Greater Love” was first produced by the Catholic Enquiry Centre in This is a Powerpoint version of “No Greater Love – Stations of the Cross”. The Powepoint version was produced by the Catholic Enquiry Centre in Text: Rev J FitzPatrick OMI Art: Sr Phyllis Nicoll, OSB Copyright: Catholic Enquiry Centre Imprimi Potest: V Rev Fr A Cooper, OMI Nihil Obstat: Rev K J Sargent, DD PP Imprimatur: Patrick L Murphy, DD Sydney Catholic Enquiry Centre: FAITH ( ) PO BOX 415 Crows Nest NSW

1.These stations can be used for personal reflection and prayer. 2.As a family devotion at home, various members of the family can read the different sections – scripture, meditation, thanksgiving and prayer – especially during the Lenten season. 3.For congregation use 1.The Opening and Closing prayers read by the priest from the sanctuary 2.The scripture and reflection and the prayer read by the priest at each Station 3.The meditation scripture and questions by a reader (or a family representative), with suitable pauses after the Scripture and each question. 4.The thanksgiving intercession announced by various voices 5.Suitable hymns sung by the congregation at the beginning and end, or between Stations. 4.On various occasions, just a selection of the prayers for each Station could be used e.g. just the Scripture and Reflection and the Thanksgiving or the Meditation and Thanksgiving, or other combinations. No Greater Love – Suggestions for use

5.Instead of working through every one of the 14 Stations at each session, it is recommended that more time be given to meditate on each of these events. Such a method has great appeal, and is often more conducive to appreciating the Passion of Christ. By using the full text of each of the Stations, with appropriate pauses, two of the Stations would take minutes. Taking the Season of Lent the following schema is suggested. 6.A selection of the Stations, as well as the Opening and Closing prayer could be used in conjunction with the Second Rite of Reconciliation. No Greater Love – Suggestions for use Fridays of LentThemeStations 1 st FridayPreparation1 and 2 2 nd FridayTrials3 and 4 3 rd FridaySuffering and Cross5 and 6 4 th FridayJourney to Calvary7 and 8 5 th FridayOn the Cross9, 10 and 11 6 th FridayFinal Mysteries12, 13 and 14