Through Lent and Passiontide there has been a long tradition in the Church of meditating on the events of the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus, called the Stations of the Cross. In the latter part of the twentieth century a complementary devotion emerged, possibly from the Iberian Peninsula, called the Stations of the Resurrection or the Stations of Joy. They provide much-needed resources for the celebration of the Great Fifty Days.
As with the Stations of the Cross, we move from station to station, reading an appropriate Bible passage and meditating on it. By using the Resurrection appearances as a focus for reflection and meditation we have an opportunity to appreciate and celebrate the Easter mysteries of the Resurrection of our Lord. The Resurrection appearances are more than just stories or history, they are a record of personal encounters with our risen Lord, so silence and space should be given to allow the liturgy to enable that encounter to happen today.
from Common Worship: Times and Seasons © The Archbishops’ Council 2006
Images for the Stations of the Resurrection are not so readily available as those for the Stations of the Cross. Images can be found on the internet however, and these may be used in conjunction with the service below. Alternatively, an image of the Risen Lord may be used as a focal point for the service.
Please click the link below to see the prayers and stations.
Parish Church of St Mark Chadderton 