way of the cross

American  

noun

1. stations of the cross.

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Etymology

Origin of way of the cross

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

It’s worked back to Targett, and Maguire throws his head in the way of the cross, but Traoré’s shot still forces a save from Henderson.

From The Guardian • May 9, 2021

“On the way of the cross, Jesus had to suffer,” Mr. Mbinda said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2015

He feels himself called to a strange way of finding his desired satisfaction—no longer the way of flesh and worldly wisdom, but the way of the cross, of suffering, and of sacrifice.

From Spiritual Reformers in the 16th & 17th Centuries by Jones, Rufus Matthew

But, again, might it not be that I was turning from the way of the cross and following the desires of my own heart?

From Graham of Claverhouse by Maclaren, Ian

The Church sought to specialize in the persons of the Virgin Mary and her Son the eternal principles of the "way of the cross."

From Sex--The Unknown Quantity The Spiritual Function of Sex by McIvor-Tyndall, Alexander J. (Alexander James)