Stations of the Resurrection: Station 1

Beginning this week up to the feast of Pentecost we are publishing the stations of the Via Lucis or Stations of the Resurrection each day. Developed by Salesian Father Sabino Palumbieri, these 14 stations emphasise the hopeful aspect of the Christian story…

FIRST STATION – Jesus Rises from the Dead

All:
We adore You, O Christ
and we praise You!
Because by the Wood of the Cross and
the Light of the Resurrection,
You have redeemed the world!

Reading:
“The angel of the Lord said to the women: ‘Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for He has been raised just as He said.” (Matthew 28: 5b-6a).
Reflection:
On the first day of the week, at the dawning of the new creation, Jesus arose from the dead. No one saw the event, yet like the apostles, we are called to be witnesses of this central faith event. The light and power of Christ’s death and resurrection has become the pattern for our living. May we recognise Christ’s dying and rising in our midst.

Silence

Prayer:
This is the day, Lord God, that You have made! Raising Christ from the dead, and raising us with Christ, You have fashioned for Yourself a new people. As we hear the word that brings salvation, make our hearts burn within us. Through the presence of every friend and stranger, reveal to us the face of the One who had first to suffer, but who has entered now into glory, Jesus Christ, our Passover and our Peace, living and reigning with You, forever and ever. Amen.

All:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
That Easter morn, at break of day,
The faithful women went their way
To seek the tomb where Jesus lay, Alleluia!

Readings, prayers and responses courtesy of the Salesians at sdbprov@iafrica.com – contact them for a Via Lucis booklet

Follow the Stations of the Resurrection with The Southern Cross:
Station 1
Stations 2&3
Station 4
Station 5
Station 6
Station 7
Station 8
Station 9
Station 10
Station 11
Station 12
Station 13
Station 14