The Way of the Cross is a devotion in which we accompany, in spirit, our blessed
Lord in His sorrowful journey to Calvary, and devoutly meditate on His suffering
and death.
All that is required to gain the indulgence is to meditate for a few minutes at each
station. No vocal prayers are necessary. However, those prayers listed on this page
may prove helpful.
Lord in His sorrowful journey to Calvary, and devoutly meditate on His suffering
and death.
All that is required to gain the indulgence is to meditate for a few minutes at each
station. No vocal prayers are necessary. However, those prayers listed on this page
may prove helpful.
THE SIGN OF THE CROSS
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen
OPENING PRAYER
Almighty, ever living God, you have given the human race Jesus Christ our Savior as a model of
humility. He fulfilled your will by becoming man and giving his life on the cross. Help us to bear
witness to you by following his example of suffering and make us worthy to share in his
resurrection. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
We adore You, O Christ and we praise You. Because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the
world.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen
OPENING PRAYER
Almighty, ever living God, you have given the human race Jesus Christ our Savior as a model of
humility. He fulfilled your will by becoming man and giving his life on the cross. Help us to bear
witness to you by following his example of suffering and make us worthy to share in his
resurrection. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
We adore You, O Christ and we praise You. Because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the
world.
| PILATE CONDEMNS JESUS TO DIE I. MEDITATION: Jesus has been scourged and crowned with thorns. Now, Pilate unjustly condems Him to die upon a cross. |
or blamed for things unfairly. I have a hard time when people criticize me at home or at work.
Help me be grateful for what you did for me. Help me to accept criticism and unfairness as you did, and not
complain. Help me pray for those who have hurt me.
My Jesus, often have I signed The death warrant by my sins; save me by Thy death from that eternal death
which I have so often deserved.
Help me be grateful for what you did for me. Help me to accept criticism and unfairness as you did, and not
complain. Help me pray for those who have hurt me.
My Jesus, often have I signed The death warrant by my sins; save me by Thy death from that eternal death
which I have so often deserved.
| Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be to the Father. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in peace. Amen. |
Jesus, you stand all alone before Pilate. Nobody speaks up for
you. Nobody helps defend you. You devoted your entire life to
helping others, listening to the smallest ones, caring for those
who were ignored by others. They don't seem to remember
that as they prepare to put you to death.
As a child, sometimes I feel alone. Sometimes I feel that
others don't stand up for me and defend me when I am afraid.
Sometimes I don't feel like I am treated fairly, especially if I
am scolded or corrected.
As an adult, sometimes I feel abandoned and afraid as well.
Sometimes I too, feel like I am treated unfairly
you. Nobody helps defend you. You devoted your entire life to
helping others, listening to the smallest ones, caring for those
who were ignored by others. They don't seem to remember
that as they prepare to put you to death.
As a child, sometimes I feel alone. Sometimes I feel that
others don't stand up for me and defend me when I am afraid.
Sometimes I don't feel like I am treated fairly, especially if I
am scolded or corrected.
As an adult, sometimes I feel abandoned and afraid as well.
Sometimes I too, feel like I am treated unfairly
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