Author Archives: John McKenna

The Resurrection

Posted on April 14, 2020 by John McKenna

The First Glorious Mystery. The Resurrection The Lord has risen (Mk 16:1; Mt 28:1; Jn 20:1) On the sabbath the women rested according to the commandment, but the first day of the week, at dawn, they went to the tomb … Continue reading →

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Jesus Is Laid in the Tomb

Posted on April 9, 2020 by John McKenna

Fourteenth Station Jesus is laid in the tomb We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee. Because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the World. The Hill of Calvary is the symbol of liberation and hope.  Each new … Continue reading →

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Thirteenth Station

Posted on April 8, 2020 by John McKenna

Thirteenth Station Jesus is taken down from the Cross We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee. Because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the World. Joseph & Nicodemus took down the body of Jesus from the Cross … Continue reading →

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Jesus Dies On The Cross

Posted on April 7, 2020 by John McKenna

Twelth Station Jesus dies on the Cross We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee. Because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the World. Jesus, crying out in a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commend … Continue reading →

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Jesus is Crucified

Posted on April 6, 2020 by John McKenna

Eleventh Station Jesus is Crucified We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee. Because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the World. Our eyes almost refuse to look on this most appalling aspect of Christ’s Passion.  Hammers are … Continue reading →

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Jesus is Stripped of His garments

Posted on April 5, 2020 by John McKenna

Tenth Station Jesus is stripped of his garments We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee. Because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the World. Jesus is stripped not just of his cloak, but of his dignity, his … Continue reading →

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Jesus Falls the Third Time

Posted on April 4, 2020 by John McKenna

Ninth Station We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee. Because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the World. It’s difficult to be old in an uncaring World where many feel that the elderly have nothing to offer.  … Continue reading →

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