Journey to the Cross
Opening Guidelines

Today is a time to slow down, to leave the busyness of your life at this entrance, to focus on Jesus.

Take your time as you go through the stations of Jesus’ Journey to the Cross. You don’t need to rush. Read slowly. Let the words of reflection sink in.

Spend as long as you want at each station. If you’re drawn to stay at a particular spot for a long time, you’re free to stay. Move to the next station whenever you’re ready. Don’t feel pressured to move on if others leave a station before you do.

If more than three people are at the next station, pause where you are until someone leaves.

At some stations, you will find a prayer journal on the wall or floor. You may respond to God by writing your own thoughts there if you would like. You can write a word, write a prayer, draw a picture…whatever you want to do. You may write on some and not others. That’s okay.

This Journey to the Cross is not about an agenda or meeting anyone’s expectations. It’s simply a time and a place for you to draw close to Jesus.