A SHORT WAY OF THE CROSS
(Adapted from the Franciscan Fathers on their Missions)
† FIRST STATION
♦ JESUS CONDEMNED TO DEATH
V. We adore Thee O Christ and we bless Thee.
R. Because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world.
O Jesus! so meek and uncomplaining, teach me resignation in trials.
Have mercy on me, O Lord!
Have mercy on me!
† SECOND STATION
♦ JESUS CARRIES HIS CROSS
V. We adore Thee O Christ and we bless Thee.
R. Because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world.
My Jesus, this Cross should be mine, not Thine; my sins crucified Thee.
Have mercy on me, O Lord!
Have mercy on me!
† THIRD STATION
♦ OUR LORD FALLS THE FIRST TIME
V. We adore Thee O Christ and we bless Thee.
R. Because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world.
O Jesus! by this first fall, never let me fall into mortal sin.
Have mercy on me, O Lord!
Have mercy on me!
† FOURTH STATION
♦ JESUS MEETS HIS MOTHER
V. We adore Thee O Christ and we bless Thee.
R. Because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world.
O Jesus! may no human tie, however dear, keep me from following the road of the Cross.
Have mercy on me, O Lord!
Have mercy on me!
† FIFTH STATION
♦ SIMON THE CYRENEAN HELPS JESUS CARRY HIS CROSS
V. We adore Thee O Christ and we bless Thee.
R. Because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world.
Simon unwillingly assisted Thee; may I with patience suffer all for Thee.
Have mercy on me, O Lord!
Have mercy on me!
† SIXTH STATION
♦ VERONICA WIPES THE FACE OF JESUS
V. We adore Thee O Christ and we bless Thee.
R. Because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world.
O Jesus! Thou didst imprint Thy sacred features upon Veronica's veil; stamp them also indelibly upon my heart.
Have mercy on me, O Lord!
Have mercy on me!
† SEVENTH STATION
♦ THE SECOND FALL OF JESUS
V. We adore Thee O Christ and we bless Thee.
R. Because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world.
By Thy second fall, preserve me, dear Lord, from relapse into sin.
Have mercy on me, O Lord!
Have mercy on me!
† EIGHTH STATION
♦ JESUS CONSOLES THE WOMEN OF JERUSALEM
V. We adore Thee O Christ and we bless Thee.
R. Because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world.
My greatest consolation would be to hear Thee say: “Many sins are forgiven thee, because thou hast loved much.”
Have mercy on me, O Lord!
Have mercy on me!
† NINTH STATION
♦ THIRD FALL OF JESUS
V. We adore Thee O Christ and we bless Thee.
R. Because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world.
O Jesus! when weary upon life's long journey, be Thou my strength and my perseverance.
Have mercy on me, O Lord!
Have mercy on me!
† TENTH STATION
♦ JESUS STRIPPED OF HIS GARMENTS
V. We adore Thee O Christ and we bless Thee.
R. Because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world.
My soul has been robbed of its robe of innocence; clothe me, dear Jesus, with the garb of penance and contrition.
Have mercy on me, O Lord!
Have mercy on me!
† ELEVENTH STATION
♦ JESUS IS NAILED TO THE CROSS
V. We adore Thee O Christ and we bless Thee.
R. Because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world.
Thou didst forgive Thy enemies; my God, teach me to forgive injuries and FORGET them.
Have mercy on me, O Lord!
Have mercy on me!
† TWELFTH STATION
♦ JESUS DIES ON THE CROSS
V. We adore Thee O Christ and we bless Thee.
R. Because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world.
Thou art dying, my Jesus, but Thy Sacred Heart still throbs with love for Thy sinful children.
Have mercy on me, O Lord!
Have mercy on me!
† THIRTEENTH STATION
♦ JESUS TAKEN DOWN FROM THE CROSS
V. We adore Thee O Christ and we bless Thee.
R. Because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world.
Receive me into thy arms, O Sorrowful Mother; and obtain for me perfect contrition for my sins.
Have mercy on me, O Lord!
Have mercy on me!
† FOURTEENTH STATION
♦ JESUS LAID IN THE SEPULCHRE
V. We adore Thee O Christ and we bless Thee.
R. Because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world.
When I receive Thee into my heart in Holy Communion, O
Jesus, make it a fit abiding place for Thy adorable Body. Amen.
Have mercy on me, O Lord!
Have mercy on me!
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be... For the intentions of the Holy Father)