On Good Friday, we remember the Passion of Jesus – his journey to the cross and the depth of his love for the world.
For the Passionists, the Passion of Christ is at the very heart of our spirituality. We believe that in remembering Jesus’ suffering, we come to know most deeply the love of God revealed in the cross; a love that is present in all human suffering and never abandons us.
The Stations of the Cross are one of the most meaningful ways we enter into that mystery. By walking step by step with Jesus, we not only recall his Passion, but also learn to recognize his presence in our own lives and in the suffering of others.
Choose the version of the Stations that speaks to your heart, and begin the journey:
This video offers a guided Stations of the Cross experience led by Br. John Rockenbach, C.P. at Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center in Sierra Madre, CA, inviting viewers into a prayerful journey through Christ’s Passion.
A simple, reflective booklet written by Fr. Cedric Pisegna, C.P., with Scripture, meditations, and prayers that connect Christ’s Passion to everyday life—ideal for personal or group prayer.
A welcoming online resource from Fr. Victor Hoagland, C.P., offering Stations for both adults and children, with gentle, prayerful reflections to help individuals and families walk with Jesus in a way that meets them where they are.
This distinctly Passionist approach revisits seven moments from the final hours of Jesus’ life, each reframed as a storm he braved— storms that mirror the storms we face in our own lives: the storms of dread, betrayal, abandonment, injustice, burdens, powerlessness, and surrender.
The Stations of the Cross are more than a devotion. They are a way of seeing the world. “Real-life” stations invite us to see each moment of suffering around us as a place where Christ’s Passion is still unfolding today. By walking these stations through real-life situations, we are invited to live out our charism to keep alive the memory of the Passion of Jesus as the greatest sign of God’s love.
These Stations of the Cross began not as a formal project, but as a deeply personal prayer. Br. Norbert Friedel, CP (1938-1991), first wrote them by hand on simple sheets of a legal pad, reflecting on the Passion through the lens of his own spiritual journey, shaped in part by his experience with the 12 Step tradition. They were never intended for publication or wide distribution—only as an honest expression of his prayer before God.
To remember the Passion is not simply to look back, it is to be transformed. In the cross, we encounter a love that calls us to compassion, hope and solidarity with those who suffer.
Whether you have prayed the Stations many times or are experiencing them for the first time, this Good Friday is an opportunity to walk with Jesus and discover his love more deeply.
