The Stations of the Cross
Opening Act of Contrition:
O my God, my Redeemer, behold me here at Thy feet. From the bottom of my heart I am sorry for all my sins, because by them I have offended Thee, Who art infinitely good. I will die rather than offend thee again.
Each station:
V. We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R. Because by your holy cross You have redeemed the world.
... Reflection ...
Our Father.... Hail Mary.... Glory Be to the Father....
V. Jesus Christ Crucified.
R. Have mercy on Us.
V. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in peace.
R. Amen.
1st Station: Jesus is condemned to death
2nd Station: Jesus carries His cross
3rd Station: Jesus falls the first time
4th Station: Jesus meets His Mother
5th Station: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry his cross
6th Station: Veronica wipes the face of Jesus
7th Station: Jesus falls the second time
8th Station: Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem
9th Station: Jesus falls a third time
10th Station: Jesus clothes are taken away
11th Station: Jesus is nailed to the cross
12th Station: Jesus dies on the cross
13th Station: The body of Jesus is taken down from the cross
14th Station: Jesus is laid in the tomb