STATIONS OF THE CROSS
When we make the Stations of the Cross, we think of the sufferings of Jesus for love of us. We accompany him from
Jesus suffered and died so that he may save us from sin and hell so that he may bring us to heaven. Let us make the Stations of the Cross with devotion. Let us think of Jesus and how much he loves us.
PREPARATORY PRAYER
Dear Jesus, you suffered so much for me. Help me to understand how much you love me. I want to love you too. I want to accept my cross for love of you. I am sorry for having offended you many times. I want to really good. Please help me.
First Station: The Last Supper
L: We adore you, O Christ, and bless you.
R: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
A: Jesus multiplied the loaves of bread and fish to feed the hungry. He continues to feed us… with himself, in the Eucharist. May I frequently receive Him in Holy Communion.
Second Station: The Agony in Gethsemani
L: We adore you, O Christ, and bless you.
R: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
A: Jesus accepted gladly the Father’s will as He prayed, “Father, not my will but let your will be done unto me.” May I also learn to entrust everything into God’s hands.
Third Station: Jesus is Condemned to Death
L: We adore you, O Christ, and bless you.
R: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
A: Jesus has accepted the death sentence from Pilate. He is going to die. But he does not defend himself. He is willing to die for me. Am I willing to do even difficult things for Jesus? My Jesus, mercy!
Fourth Station: Jesus is Scourged and Crowned with Thorns
L: We adore you, O Christ, and bless you.
R: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
A: Jesus bears all the punishment and insults because He loves us so much in spite of who we are. May I also learn to sacrifice myself for others.
Fifth Station: Jesus Carries the Cross
L: We adore you, O Christ, and bless you.
R: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
A: Jesus takes the cross upon his shoulder without complaining. I want to be like Jesus. I want to be brave when there is something to suffer. Lord, teach me how.
Sixth Station: Jesus Falls
L: We adore you, O Christ, and bless you.
R: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
A: Jesus wants me to struggle and not to quit; to persevere and not to give up, just as He persevered even when completely drained to strength due to the burden of the cross.
Seventh Station: Simon of
L: We adore you, O Christ, and bless you.
R: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
A: Simon did not want to help you, Jesus. But now he does and feels happy. I feel the same Jesus. Sometimes I feel lazy to help my mother or my little sister. But when I fight against my laziness, I feel happy.
Eight Station: Jesus meets the Women of Jerusalem
L: We adore you, O Christ, and bless you.
R: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
A: Jesus says to them: “Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me but for yourselves and for your children.”
Jesus, teach me to cry for my sins because the offend you whom I love very much.
Ninth Station: Jesus is Stripped of His Garments
L: We adore you, O Christ, and bless you.
R: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
A: Jesus smells of blood, sweat, and heat. He is almost fainting. The clothes stick to his wounds. Now the soldiers roughly pull away his garments. The wounds open and begin to bleed again.
Jesus, I ask pardon for our sins. I pray for people who commit sin because of bad books and media.
Tenth Station: The Forgiven Thief
L: We adore you, O Christ, and bless you.
R: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
A: Jesus forgets the dark spots in people’s lives, and forgives. May I imitate Him in forgiving those who have hurt me.
Eleventh Station: Mother Mary and the Beloved Disciple at the Foot of the Cross
L: We adore you, O Christ, and bless you.
R: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
A: At the sight of Mother Mary in pain, Jesus was hurt even more. May I love Mother Mary as much as Jesus loved her.
Twelfth Station: The Death of Jesus
L: We adore you, O Christ, and bless you.
R: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
A: Jesus cries out and says: “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” Then he dies.
I adore you, Jesus. I thank you for your love. Let me live and die for you alone because you died for me.
Thirteenth Station: Jesus is Laid in the Tomb
L: We adore you, O Christ, and bless you.
R: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
A: Sleep Jesus. You have finished suffering. On the third day, you will wake up. You will rise from the dead. You have conquered death. You are great. I believe in you. You are my hero. You are my God.
I want to tell others how much you love us all. They will believe me if I am good. They will know that it is you who makes me good. Help me to be good, Jesus.
Fourteenth Station: The Resurrection of Jesus
L: We adore you, O Christ, and bless you.
R: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
A: The resurrection of Jesus offered me the way to the Father by opening the gate of heaven. May I take this chance to be good so as to be with God in heaven someday.
(Pray 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, 1 Glory Be, for the intentions of the Holy Father.)
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