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Stations of the Cross
Based on the one the Franciscan Fathers use on their Missions

Necessary prayers to know:

The Prayers in Preparatoration

  • The Sign of the Cross
  • The Way of the Cross Preparatory

The Prayers of First 14 Station

  • Example: "The first station: Jesus is condemned to death"
  • We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you,
    because by your holy Cross, you have redeemed the world.
  • Meditate on the message of the station
  • Our Father, Hail, Mary, Gloria Patri
  • Lord Jesus, crucified, have mercy on us.

For the 15th Station, pray the Apostles' Creed

The Prayers in Conclusion

  • The Way of the Cross Conclusion
  • The Sign of the Cross

The Stations of the Way of the Cross

  • 1. Christ is Condemned to Death
    O Jesus! so meek and uncomplaining,
    teach me resignation in trials.
  • 2. Christ Takes Up His Cross
    My Jesus, this cross should be mine, not Thine;
    my sins crucified Thee.
  • 3. Christ Falls for the First Time
    O Jesus! by the first fall,
    never let me fall into mortal sin.
  • 4. Christ Meets His Afflicted Mother
    O Jesus! may no human tie, however dear,
    keep me from following the road of the Cross.
  • 5. Simon Helps Jesus Carry the Cross
    Simon unwillingly assisted Thee;
    may I, with patience, suffer all for Thee
  • 6. Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus
    O Jesus! Thou didst imprint Thy Sacred features
    upon Veronica's veil;
    stamp them also indelibly upon my heart.
  • 7. Jesus Falls for the Second Time
    By the second fall,
    preserve me, dear Lord, from relapse into sin.
  • 8. Jesus Consoles the Women of Jerusalem
    My greatest consolation would be to hear Thee say:
    "Many sins are forgiven thee,
    because thou hast loved much."
  • 9. Jesus Falls for the Third Time
    O Jesus! When weary upon life's long journey,
    be Thou my strength and perseverance.
  • 10. Jesus is Stripped of His Garments
    My soul has been robbed of its robe of innocence;
    clothe me, dear Jesus, with the garb
    of penance and contrition.
  • 11. Jesus is Nailed to the Cross
    Thou didst forgive Thy enemies; my God,
    teach me to forgive injuries and FORGET them.
  • 12. Jesus Dies on the Cross
    Thou art dying, my Jesus, but thy Sacred Heart
    still throbs with love for Thy sinful children.
  • 13. Jesus is Deposed from the Cross
    Receive me into Thy arms, O Sorrowful Mother;
    and obtain for me perfect contrition for my sins.
  • 14. Jesus is Laid in the Sepulchre
    When I receive Thee into my heart in
    Holy Communion, O Jesus,
    make it a fit abiding place for Thy adorable Body.