During Lent, and especially on Good Friday, many Catholics pray the stations of the cross. It is among the most popular devotions in the whole world, ranging in style and content from place to place.
But where did this devotion come from, and how did it develop over time? Interestingly enough, the Franciscans had a lot to say in answering both questions.
If you’re interested in praying the stations at home, I recommend a number of resources to you. The first is the USCCB’s website that includes multiple versions of the prayer. Catholic Relief Services has produced a version that connects our prayer to the suffering and poverty of our world. As I mention in the video, there are also Marian versions of the devotion, following the events from her perspective. And, honestly, there is a lot of leeway to create your own. A parishioner just sent me a “coronavirus themed” version that reflects on the current situation in light of Christ’s passion. The point of the practice is to mediate on the events of Christ’s death in a way that makes sense to us, and so I say, “be creative.”
Breaking In The Habit 
Hello Father 👋, FYI as the weather begins to warm & travel becomes routine, please be advised that a car’s air conditioning unit is run by the battery NOT the gas. Years ago someone corrected me on the topic. Many times I have driven in heat not knowing the difference. So now, if running low on gas, I don’t have to worry that it will run out with the a/c running. Pax, Jeff Sharp