FIRST WEEK OF LENT - WAY OF THE CROSS ~ CookingFood.Org

As used by The Franciscan Fathers on their Missions

First Station - Jesus Condemned to Death

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

Second Station - Jesus Carries His Cross

My Jesus, This Cross should be mine, not Yours; my sins crucified You.

Third Station - Our Lord Falls the Fist Time

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

Fourth Station - Jesus Meets His Mother

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

Fifth Station - Simon the Cyrenean Helps Jesus Carry His Cross

Simon unwillingly assisted You; may I with patience suffer all for You.

Sixth Station - Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus

O Jesus! You did imprint your sacred features upon Veronica’s veil; stamp them also indelibly upon my heart.

Seventh Station - The Second Fall of Jesus

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

Eighth Station - Jesus Consoles the Women of Jerusalem

My greatest consolation would be to hear You say: “Many sins are forgiven you, because you have loved much”.

Ninth Station – Third Fall of Jesus

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

Tenth Station - Jesus 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.

Eleventh Station - Jesus Nailed to the Cross

You forgave Your enemies; my God, teach me to forgive injuries and forget them.

Twelfth Station - Jesus Dies on the Cross

You are dying, my Jesus, but Your Sacred Heart still throbs with love for Your sinful children.

Thirteenth Station - Jesus Taken Down from the Cross

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

Fourteenth Station - Jesus Laid in the Tomb

When I receive You into my heart in Holy Communion, O Jesus, make it a fit abiding place for Your adorable Body. Amen

Before each station pray:

V: We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You;

R: Because by Your Holy Cross, You have redeemed the world.

After each Station:

1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, 1 Glory Be,

Have mercy on us, O Lord; have mercy on us.