{"id":732,"date":"2009-04-13T04:01:07","date_gmt":"2009-04-13T04:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/markdroberts\/2009\/04\/the-stations-of-the-resurrection.html"},"modified":"2009-04-13T04:01:07","modified_gmt":"2009-04-13T04:01:07","slug":"the-stations-of-the-resurrection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/2009\/04\/the-stations-of-the-resurrection.html","title":{"rendered":"The Stations of the Resurrection!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christ is risen!
\nHe is risen, indeed!<\/strong>
\nYes, I know Easter Sunday was yesterday. But, for Christians throughout the world, Easter is not just a day, but a 50-day season, beginning with Easter Sunday and continuing to Pentecost. So today I continue my reflections on Easter.
\nIf you’re looking for what I’ve written before on the season of Easter, you can check out:<\/p>\n

Easter: More Than Just a Day <\/em><\/a>
\nEaster from the Other Side of the Pulpit<\/a><\/em>
\nHandel’s Messiah and Easter <\/em><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

If you’ve been reading my blog for the last couple of of week, you know that I’ve been focusing on a biblical version of the Stations of the Cross. It’s a way for Christians to reflect upon the meaning of Christ’s death, so that they might have a deeper personal knowledge of God’s grace in Christ.
\nThe last of the fourteen stations has the title: Jesus is Placed in the Tomb. As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, the Stations of the Cross end here. There is no Easter station, for obvious reasons. Yet, a part of me wishes that the stations continued into Eastertide. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be led into a more profound understanding and experience of the resurrection of Jesus?!
\nIn fact, The Stations of the Resurrection do exist, though they are a recent creation, unlike The Stations of the Cross. They were formulated by a man named Don Sabino Palumbieri<\/a>. A theological anthropologist by profession, Palumbieri founded an organization called Movimento Testimoni del Risorto (Movement of the Witnesses of the Risen Lord). The purpose of this movement is to help ordinary Christians understand and experience the resurrection of Christ in their lives, so that the world might be impacted by the power of the resurrection.
\nAs part of his mission to help people experience resurrection reality today, in the 1980s Palumbieri began to formulate<\/a> the Via Lucis<\/em> (“the way of light” in Latin) which complemented the Via Crucis<\/em> (“the way of the cross,” another name for the Stations of the Cross). Each station in the Via Lucis<\/em> is based on a specific biblical passage, like the revised Via Crucis<\/em> I have used as the basis for my own reflections. The first Via Lucis<\/em> was celebrated in in the Catacombs of St. Callistus in Rome. Shortly thereafter Pope John Paul II became aware of the Via Lucis<\/em>. It was officially sanctioned by the Vatican in 2001, in the Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy:<\/em> Principles and Guidelines: Chapter 4: The Liturgical Year and Popular Piety, Section 153<\/a>. (Photos: Inside the Catacomb of St. Callistus. I had the privilege of touring this catacomb in 2004. The photos are not mine, however, since ordinary tourists are not allowed to take pictures there.)
\nThe Archdiocese of Detroit has published a form of The Stations of the Resurrection<\/a>, including devotional resources for each day. Here is the list of the fourteen stations:<\/p>\n

First Station: Jesus Rises from the Dead
\nSecond Station: Women Come to the Tomb Encountering an Angel
\nThird Station: Peter and John Visit the Tomb with Mary Magdalene
\nFourth Station: Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene
\nFifth Station: Mary Magdalene Proclaims His Rising to the Apostles
\nSixth Station: Jesus Appears on the Road to Emmaus
\nSeventh Station: Jesus Gives the Disciples the Power to Forgive
\nEighth Station: Jesus Confirms the Faith of Thomas
\nNinth Station: Jesus Eats with the Disciples on Tiberias Shore
\nTenth Station: Jesus Forgives Peter and Commissions Him
\nEleventh Station: Jesus Gives the Great Commission to the Disciples
\nTwelfth Station: Jesus Ascends into Heaven
\nThirteenth Station: Mary and the Disciples Keep Vigil for the Spirit’s
\nAdvent
\nFourteenth Station: Jesus Sends the Holy Spirit<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

You can find devotional resources for today’s reflection here<\/a>.
\nBecause of several blogging commitments, I am not able to offer a series on The Stations of the Resurrection this year. But I’m seriously thinking about doing it next year. Perhaps I can even persuade my wife to do some paintings. I know that I need a deeper understanding and experience of the resurrection, and I expect you do too. For now, I’d point you to the resources I mentioned above. <\/a>
\nMay you have a blessed Eastertide!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Before his time at Irvine Pres, Mark served on the staff of the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood as Associate Pastor of Education. (Thanks to Janel Pahl for taking the photo to the right.) Mark studied at Harvard University, receiving a B.A. in Philosophy, an M.A. in the Study of Religion, and a Ph.D. in New Testament and Christian Origins. He has taught classes in New Testament for Fuller Theological Seminary and San Francisco Theological Seminary. Mark has written several books, including No Holds Barred: Wrestling with God in Prayer (WaterBrook, 2005), Dare to Be True (WaterBrook, 2003), Jesus Revealed (WaterBrook, 2002), After \"I Believe\" (Baker, 2002), and Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther (Word, 1993). His most recent book is Can We Trust the Gospels? Investigating the Reliability of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John (Crossway, 2007). He is currently working on a commentary on Ephesians that will be published by Zondervan in 2014. Mark writes a devotional for The High Calling of Our Daily Work, a website associated with Laity Lodge. His \"Daily Reflections\" can be viewed online or sent as a daily email. If you wish to receive this email, just visit TheHighCalling.org and sign up. Mark serves on the editorial board of Worship Leader magazine, where he publishes articles and reviews, including his regular column \"Lyrical Poetry.\" Additionally, he has published dozens of articles in leading magazines and journals. He often speaks for churches and other Christian groups, and has been interviewed on over seventy-five radio programs nationwide. Mark is married to Linda, who is a Marriage and Family Therapist, a Spiritual Director, and a retreat speaker. They have two children, Nathan and Kara.For Publicity Photos and Bio Statements for Mark, please check here. Mark's Dossier Professional History: Senior Director and Scholar-in Residence, Laity Lodge, October 2007 to present. Senior Pastor Irvine Presbyterian Church, June 1991 to September 2007 Adjunct Assistant Professor Fuller Theological Seminary, 1994 to 2007. Courses: New Testament Theology and Exegesis. Adjunct Instructor San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1995 to 2001. Courses: New Testament Greek and Exegesis Associate Pastor of Education First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, 1987-1991 Teaching Fellow Harvard University, 1980-1983 Education: Ph.D. in the Study of Religion. Harvard University, 1992. Area: New Testament and Christian Origins M.A. in the Study of Religion Harvard University, 1984. A.B. magna cum laude in Philosophy Harvard University, 1979. Phi Beta Kappa; Danforth Fellowship Books: Can We Trust the Gospels? Investigating the Reliability of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Crossway, 2007 No Holds Barred: Wrestling with God in Prayer. WaterBrook, 2005 Dare to Be True: Living in the Freedom of Complete Honesty. WaterBrook, 2003. Jesus Revealed: Know Him Better to Love Him Better. WaterBrook, 2002. After \"I Believe\": Experiencing Authentic Christian Living. Baker, 2002. Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther in the Communicator's Commentary Series. Word, 1993. Contacting Mark: You can reach Mark at: E-mail: mark@markdroberts.com mroberts@laitylodge.org Phone: Laity Lodge: (830) 792-1216 Address: Laity Lodge 719 Earl Garrett Kerrville, TX 78028","url":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/author\/mroberts"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/732","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/214"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=732"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/732\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=732"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=732"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=732"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}