Stations of the Cross

The First Station: Jesus is condemned to death

We adore You oh Christ and we praise You,

because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world

"When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple cloak, Pilate said to the, 'look at the man.'" (John 19:5)

The Second Station: Jesus takes up His cross

We adore You oh Christ and we praise You,

because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world

"When they had finished mocking Him, they stripped Him of the purple, dressed him in His own clothes and led Him out to crucify Him." (Mark 15:20)

The Third Station: Jesus falls the first time

We adore You oh Christ and we praise You,

because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world 

"He advanced a little and fell to the ground, praying that if it were possible this hour might pass Him by. He kept saying, 'Father, you have the power to do all things. Take this cup away from me. But, let it be as You would have it, not as I'" (Mark 14: 35-36)

The Fourth Station: Jesus meets His mother Mary

We adore You oh Christ and we praise You,

because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world

"When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved, He said to His mother, 'Woman, behold your son.' Then He said to the disciple, 'Behold your mother.' And from that hour onward the disciple took her into his home." (John 19: 26-27)

The Fifth Station: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the cross

We adore You oh Christ and we praise You,

because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world 

"As they led Him away, they laid hold of one Simon of Cyrene who was coming in from the fields. They put a crossbeam on Simon's shoulder for him to carry along behind Jesus." (Luke 23:26)

the Sixth Station: Veronica wipes the face of Jesus

We adore You oh Christ and we praise You,

because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world 

 "Then the just will ask Him and say, 'Lord when did we see you hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? When did we see You a stranger and welcome You or clothe You in Your nakedness?' The king will answer them, 'I solemnly assure you, whatever you did for the least of My brothers and sisters, you did for Me.'" (Matthew 25:37-40)

the Seventh Station: Jesus falls the second time

We adore You oh Christ and we praise You,

because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world

"It was our infirmities that he bore, our sufferings that He endured. He was pierced for our offenses, crushed for our sins. Upon Him was the chastisement that make us whole, and by His stripes we are healed." (Matthew 25:37-40)

the Eighth Station: Jesus comforts the women of Jerusalem

We adore You oh Christ and we praise You,

because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world 

"A great crowd followed Him, including women who beat their breasts and lamented over Him. Jesus turned to them and said: 'Do not weep for me. Weep for yourselves and for your children'" (Luke 23:27-28)

the Ninth Station: Jesus falls the third time 

We adore You oh Christ and we praise You,

because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world 

Jesus said, "the hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. I solemnly assure you, unless the grain of wheat falls to the earth and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat. But if it dies, it produces much fruit." (John 12:23-24)

the Tenth Station: Jesus is stripped of His garments 

We adore You oh Christ and we praise You,

because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world

"Then they crucified him and divided up His garments by rolling dice for them to see what each should take." (Mark 15:24)

the Eleventh Station: Jesus is nailed to the cross 

We adore You oh Christ and we praise You,

because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world 

"When they came to the place of the Skull, they crucified Jesus there and the criminals as well, one on His right and the other on His left. Then Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, they know not what they do'" (Luke 23:33-34)

the Twelfth Station: Jesus dies on the cross 

We adore You oh Christ and we praise You,

because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world 

"It was around midday, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. Then the veil of the Temple was torn in two. Jesus uttered a loud cry and said, "Father, into Your hands I commend my spirit.' After He said this He expired."

[Take a moment to pray in silence...]

 

 

 

 

 

the Thirteenth Station: Jesus is taken down from the cross

We adore You oh Christ and we praise You,

because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world 

"Afterward, Joseph of Arimathea, secretly a disciple of Jesus for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate if he could remove Jesus the body of Jesus. And Pilate permitted it, so they came and took the body away." (John 19:38)

the Fourteenth Station: Jesus is placed in the tomb 

We adore You oh Christ and we praise You,

because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world 

"Taking the body, Joseph wrapped it in clean linen and laid it in his own new tomb which had been hewn from a formation of rock. Then he rolled a huge stone across the entrance to the tomb and went away." (Matthew 27: 59-60)