The Stations Of The Cross

Eternal God, my Father and Creator, accept my prayer of thanks for giving me as my Redeemer, Jesus Christ, your only Son. In meditating on the sufferings and death he endured for me, may I find the strength and determination I need to live the Christian life every day in imitation of him so I may share his glory along with Mary and all the saints forever. Amen

Before Each Station Pray one Lord's Prayer One Hail Mary And One Glory Be.

First	Consider Jesus, scourged and crowned with thorns, being unjustly condemned by Pilate to die on the cross.	Second	A heavy cross is laid upon the bruised shoulders of Jesus. He receives it with meekness for by the Holy Cross He will Redeem the World.
O Jesus! So meek and uncomplaining, teach me resignation in trials.		My Jesus, this Cross should be mine, not yours; my sins crucified you.
Third	Laboring under the weight of the cross, Jesus slowly sets forth to Calvary. His strength fails Him; He falls to the ground under the cross	Fourth	Consider the meeting of the Son and Mother, which took place on this journey. A sword of anguish pierced His Mother's heart.
O Jesus! by this first fall, never let me fall into mortal sin.		O Jesus! May no human tie, however dear, keep me from following the road of the Cross.
Fifth	As the strength of Jesus fail, and He is unable to proceed, the executioners compel Simon of Cyrene to help carry the cross.	Sixth	The holy woman, Veronica, seeing Jesus with His Face bathed in sweat and blood, wipes His face. Jesus full of love, left the imprint of His adorable countenance.
Simon unwillingly assisted you; may I with patience suffer all for you.		O Jesus! You did imprint your sacred features upon Veronica's veil; stamp them also indelibly upon my heart.
Seventh	The pain of His wounds and the loss of His blood increasing at every step, His strength fails and Jesus falls to the ground a second time.	Eigth	Women wept with compassion at the sight of Jesus walking along. He said to them, Weep not so much for me, but rather for your children.
By your second fall, preserve me, dear Lord, from relapse into sin.		My greatest consolation would be to hear you say: Many sins are forgiven you, because you have loved much.
Ninth	Jesus fail for the third time. His weakness was extreme, they tried to hasten His steps when he hardly had strength to move.	Tenth	Recall how Jesus arrived at the place of His Crucifixion. The soldiers tore His clothes from His bleeding body.
O Jesus! When weary upon life's long journey, be my strength and my perseverance.		My soul has been robbed of its robe of innocence; clothe me, dear Jesus, with the garb of penance and contrition.
Eleventh	Jesus lies down upon His Cross, and extends His arms to offer up the sacrifice of Jis Life for our salvation. The soldiers nail Him, hands and feet.	Twelfth	Recall how Jesus agonized for three hours, dying upon the Cross. Then, overcome, His Body sagged; and He breathed His last.
You did forgive your enemies; my God, teach me to forgive injuries and forget them.		You are dying, my Jesus, but your Sacred Heart still throbs with love for your sinful children.
Thirteenth	Recall how two of His disciples, Joseph and Nicodemus, took Jesus' body down from His Cross and laid Him in the arms of His stricken Mother.	Fourteenth	The Body of Her dearly beloved Son is laid in the tomb. The lifeless Body remained until the hour of its glorious Resurrection.
Receive me into your arms, O Sorrowful Mother; and obtain for me perfect contrition for my sins.		When I receive you into my heart, O Jesus, make it a fit abiding place for your adorable Body. Amen.

God, our Father, Shepherd and Ruler of all the Faithful, look with mercy on your servant, our Pope, whom you have chosen as the shepherd to rule your church; in word and in example, may he lead those over whom he has charge so that togaether with them he may gain eternal happiness. Amen.

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