Way of the Cross
Stations of the Cross
A devotional exercise which follows the "way of
the cross" in the Savior's steps, observing stops
or "stations" to meditate on the path Jesus
took from the Praetorium in Jerusalem to
Golgotha and the tomb. "By his holy Cross he
has redeemed the world"

A Short Way of the Cross
As used by The Franciscan Fathers on their
Missions

Between each Station please say an Our
Father- Hail Mary and Glory be
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
Thine, my sins crucified Thee.










Third Station
Our Lord Falls the First 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 Thee, may I with
patience suffer all for Thee










Sixth Station
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.










Seventh Station
The Second Fall of Jesus
By Thy 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 Thee
say; "Many sins are forgiven thee, because
thou hast loved much.










Ninth Station
Third Fall of Jesus
O Jesus! When weary upon life's long journey,
be Thou 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 contribution.











Eleventh Station
Jesus nailed to the Cross
Thou didst forgive Thy enemies; my God, teach
me to forgive injuries and forget them.










Twelfth Station
Jesus Dies on the Cross
Thou art dying, my Jesus, but Thy Sacred
Heart still throbs with love for thy sinful
children.










Thirteenth Station
Jesus Taken Down from the Cross
Receive me into thy arms, O Sorrowful Mother;
and obtain for me perfect contrition for my sins.












Fourteenth Station
Jesus 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.