The Stations of the Cross for Good Friday

Good Friday - April 13th 2001
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The Stations of the Cross
We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You. Because by Your Holy Cross You have redeemed the world.

I
Jesus Condemmed to Death

O Jesus! so meek and uncomplaining,
teach me resignation in trials.

II
Jesus Carries His Cross

My Jesus, this cross should be mine, not Thine; my sins crucified Thee.

III
Our Lord Falls the First Time

O Jesus! by the first fall, never
let me fall into mortal sin.

We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You. Because by Your Holy Cross You have redeemed the world.

IV
Jesus Meets His Mother

O Jesus! may no human tie, however dear, keep me from following the road of the Cross.

V
Simon of Cyrene Helps Carry the Cross
Simon of Cyrene Helps to Carry the Cross

Simon unwillingly assisted Thee; may I, with patience, suffer all for Thee

VI
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.

We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You. Because by Your Holy Cross You have redeemed the world.

VII
Jesus Falls the Second Time

By the second fall, preserve me, dear Lord, from relapse into sin.

VIII
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."

IX
Jesus Falls the Third Time
Jesus Fall the Third Time

O Jesus! When weary upon life's long journey, be Thou my strength and perseverance.

We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You. Because by Your Holy Cross You have redeemed the world.

X
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.

XI
Jesus is Nailed to the Cross

Thou didst forgive Thy enemies; my God, teach me to forgive injuries and FORGET them.

XII
Jesus Dies on the Cross

Thou art dying, my Jesus, but thy Sacred Heart still throbs with love for Thy sinful children.

We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You. Because by Your Holy Cross You have redeemed the world.

XIII
Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross

Receive me into Thy arms, O Sorrowful Mother; and obtain for me perfect contrition for my sins.

Michelangelo's Pieta

XIV
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.

We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You. Because by Your Holy Cross You have redeemed the world.

Short Way of the Cross, used by the Franciscan Fathers on their Missions
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