14 Stations of the Cross

Easter (Paschal) is on Sunday, April 20, 2025:

Jesus and His Day of Resurrection. ❤️🤟🙏📿

Hebrew and Aramaic are sisters. The Aramaic word פסחא, Paschal literally means from Latin Paschalis, associated with Passover (or Easter in English), from Hebrew Pesach.

St. Paul spiritually comprehended writing from Ephesus that “Christ our Pascha (Passover) has been sacrificed for us”, quoting and suggesting an early interpretation of Exodus 12 as referring to the crucifixion of Jesus on 1 Corinthians 5:7-8 USCCB. ❤️🤟🙏📿

The Stations of the Cross traditionally focus on Jesus’ suffering and death, culminating in his burial, and are commonly practiced during Lent and Holy Week, therefore Easter begins at the tomb, with the promise of resurrection.

The Catholic Encyclopedia
The Way of the Cross (Stations of the Cross). 🙏📿

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Way of the Cross (Stations of the Cross)

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A Roman Soldier stabs Jesus Christ with a lance as he is crucified.

The “Paschal Mystery” in Latin is “Mysterium Paschale,” referring to Christ’s Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension, which are seen as central to Christian salvation and the foundation of the liturgy. 

Here’s a more detailed explanation:

  • Etymology: The word “Paschal” comes from the Hebrew word “Pesach” (Passover) and the Latin word “Mysterium” (mystery or secret). 
  • Meaning: The Paschal Mystery encompasses the events of Christ’s suffering, death, and resurrection, which are seen as God’s plan of salvation fulfilled through these events. 
  • Significance: The Paschal Mystery is considered the center of Christian faith and the Christian year, with the liturgy, especially the Eucharist, being a way to participate in and celebrate this mystery. 
  • Key Events: The Paschal Mystery refers to the Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus Christ. 
  • The Eucharist: The Eucharist is a way to make the Paschal Mystery present and to participate in Christ’s sacrifice. 
  • Second Vatican Council: The term “Mysterium Paschale” was used repeatedly during the Second Vatican Council (1963–65) to emphasize the importance of the Paschal Mystery as the center of Christian life and worship. 
  • Mysterii Paschalis: Pope Paul VI’s motu proprio “Mysterii Paschalis” (February 14, 1969) further emphasized the importance of the Paschal Mystery and its celebration in Christian worship. ❤️🤟🙏📿