Opening Prayer
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, You willingly suffered and died for our salvation. As we meditate on Your Passion, grant us the grace to understand more deeply the mystery of Your love and to follow You faithfully in our daily lives.
We offer this devotion in reparation for our sins, for the needs of the Church, and for all those who suffer throughout the world.
Amen.
First Station
Jesus is Condemned to Death
V. We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You.
R. Because by Your Holy Cross You have redeemed the world.
Pilate condemns Jesus, though he knows Him to be innocent. Jesus accepts this unjust sentence with humility and obedience to the Father's will.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, help us to remain faithful when we are misunderstood or treated unjustly.
Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be...
Second Station
Jesus Takes Up His Cross
V. We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You.
R. Because by Your Holy Cross You have redeemed the world.
Jesus embraces the Cross that will bring salvation to the world.
Prayer: Lord, teach us to accept our crosses with courage and trust in You.
Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be...
Third Station
Jesus Falls the First Time
Jesus falls beneath the weight of the Cross but rises again to continue His journey.
Prayer: Lord, when we fall into sin or discouragement, help us to rise with confidence in Your mercy.
Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be...
Fourth Station
Jesus Meets His Blessed Mother
Mary meets her suffering Son on the way to Calvary.
Prayer: Blessed Mother, accompany us in our trials and help us remain faithful to Christ.
Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be...
Fifth Station
Simon of Cyrene Helps Jesus Carry the Cross
Simon is compelled to assist Jesus.
Prayer: Lord, help us recognize opportunities to assist those who are burdened by suffering.
Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be...
Sixth Station
Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus
Veronica courageously approaches Jesus and wipes His face.
Prayer: Lord, give us compassionate hearts that reach out to those in need.
Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be...
Seventh Station
Jesus Falls the Second Time
Exhausted and wounded, Jesus falls again.
Prayer: Lord, strengthen us when our trials seem overwhelming.
Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be...
Eighth Station
Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem
Jesus comforts the women who weep for Him.
Prayer: Lord, teach us true repentance and compassion for others.
Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be...
Ninth Station
Jesus Falls the Third Time
Jesus falls once more but perseveres to the end.
Prayer: Lord, grant us perseverance in faith despite our weaknesses.
Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be...
Tenth Station
Jesus is Stripped of His Garments
Jesus is stripped of everything and humiliated before the crowd.
Prayer: Lord, free us from pride and attachment to worldly things.
Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be...
Eleventh Station
Jesus is Nailed to the Cross
Jesus is nailed to the Cross and offers His suffering for our salvation.
Prayer: Lord, help us unite our sufferings to Yours for the good of others.
Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be...
Twelfth Station
Jesus Dies on the Cross
Jesus gives His life for the salvation of the world.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, by Your death, grant us life and eternal salvation.
Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be...
(Spend a few moments in silent prayer.)
Thirteenth Station
Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross
The body of Jesus is placed in the arms of His sorrowful Mother.
Prayer: Lord, comfort all who mourn and strengthen them with hope.
Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be...
Fourteenth Station
Jesus is Laid in the Tomb
Jesus is placed in the tomb, awaiting the glory of the Resurrection.
Prayer: Lord, help us to trust in Your promises even in times of darkness.
Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be...
Closing Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Your Passion and Death reveal the depth of Your love for humanity. May the remembrance of Your sufferings inspire us to live faithfully as Your disciples.
Grant that by following You on the way of the Cross, we may one day share in the joy of Your Resurrection.
You live and reign forever and ever.
Amen.
Final Invocation
We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You.
Because by Your Holy Cross You have redeemed the world.
Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Have mercy on us.
Our Lady of Sorrows,
Pray for us.
Saint John the Beloved Disciple,
Pray for us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
