Stations of the Cross
1st Station - Jesus is Condemned to Death "We Adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee; Because by Thy Holy Cross, You have redeemed the World" O Jesus, You desired to die for me that I may receive the supernatural life, sanctifying grace, and become a child of God. How precious must be that life. Teach me to appreciate it more and help me never to lose it by sin.
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2nd Station - Jesus is Made to Carries His Cross "We Adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee; Because by Thy Holy Cross, You have redeemed the World" O Jesus, You have chosen to die the disgraceful death on the Cross. You have paid a high price for my redemption and the life of grace that was bestowed upon me. May I love You always and bear my crosses for Your sake.
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3rd Station - Jesus Falls the First Time "We Adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee; Because by Thy Holy Cross, You have redeemed the World" O Jesus, Your painful fall under the Cross and Your quick rise teach me to repent and rise instantly should I ever be forgetful of Your love and commit a mortal sin. Make me strong enough to conquer my wicked passions.
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4th Station - Jesus Meets His Mother "We Adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee; Because by Thy Holy Cross, You have redeemed the World" O Jesus, Your afflicted Mother was resigned to Your Passion because she is my Mother also, and wants me to live and die as a child of God. Grant me a tender love for You and Your Holy Mother.
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5th Station - Jesus is Helped by Simon "We Adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee; Because by Thy Holy Cross, You have redeemed the World" O Jesus, Simon first reluctantly helped You to carry the Cross, Make me better understand the value of my sufferings which should lead me closer to You, as Simon was united with You through the Cross.
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6th Station - Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus "We Adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee; Because by Thy Holy Cross, You have redeemed the World" O Jesus, how graciously did You reward that courageous woman. When I side with You against sin and temptation, You surely will increase the beauty of my soul and fill me with joy and peace. Jesus, give me courage.
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7th Station - Jesus Falls the Second time "We Adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee; Because by Thy Holy Cross, You have redeemed the World" O Jesus, despite my good resolutions I have sinned repeatedly. But Your sufferings assure me of forgiveness if only I return to You with a contrite heart. I repent for having offended You. Help me to avoid sin in the future.
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8th Station - Jesus Speaks to the Women "We Adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee; Because by Thy Holy Cross, You have redeemed the World" O Jesus, You told the women of Jerusalem to weep for their sins rather than for You. Make me weep for my sins which caused your terrible sufferings and the loss of my friendship with You.
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9th Station - Jesus Falls the Third Time "We Adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee; Because by Thy Holy Cross, You have redeemed the World" O Jesus, I see you bowed to the earth, enduring the pains of extreme exhaustion. Grant that I may never yield to despair in time of hardship and spiritual distress. Let me come to You for help and comfort.
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10th Station - Jesus is Stripped of His Garments "We Adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee; Because by Thy Holy Cross, You have redeemed the World" O Jesus, You permitted Yourself to be stripped of Your garments. Strip me of sin and clothe me with your holiness. Grant that I may sacrifice all my attachments rather than imperil the divine life of my soul.
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11th Station - Jesus is Nailed to the Cross "We Adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee; Because by Thy Holy Cross, You have redeemed the World" O Jesus, how could I complain to be nailed to God's commandments which are given for my salvation, when I see You nailed to the Cross! Strengthen my faith and increase my love for You. Help me keep the commandments.
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12th Station - Jesus Dies on the Cross "We Adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee; Because by Thy Holy Cross, You have redeemed the World" O Jesus, dying on the Cross, You preached love and forgiveness. May I be thankful that you have made me a child of God. Help me to forgive all who have injured me, so that I myself may obtain forgiveness.
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13th Station - Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross "We Adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee; Because by Thy Holy Cross, You have redeemed the World" O Jesus, a sword of grief pierced Your Mother's heart when You were lying lifeless in her arms. Grant me through her intercession to lead the life of a loyal child of Mary, so that I may be received by her at my death.
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14th Station - Jesus is Laid in the Tomb "We Adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee; Because by Thy Holy Cross, You have redeemed the World" O Jesus, Your enemies triumphed when they sealed Your tomb. But Your eternal triumph began on Easter morning. Strengthen my good will to live for You until the divine life of my soul will be manifested in heaven.
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The Resurrection of our Lord Praise Be The Name Of Jesus Now and Forever! Praise To You Lord Jesus Christ King Of Earthly Glory!
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