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STATION 1: JESUS IS CONDEMNED TO DEATH O Jesus, so meek and uncomplaining, teach me resignation in all the trials of my life. Recite one each: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be |
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STATION 2: JESUS CARRIES HIS CROSS My Jesus, this Cross should be mine, not Thine; my sins crucified me. Recite one each: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be |
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STATION 3: JESUS FALLS FOR THE FIRST TIME O Jesus, by this first fall, give me strength to never fall into mortal sin. Recite one each: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be |
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STATION 4: JESUS MEETS HIS MOTHER O Jesus, may no human tie, however dear, keep me from following the Way of the Cross Recite one each: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be |
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STATION 5: SIMON HELPS JESUS CARRY HIS CROSS Simon unwillingly assisted Thee; may I, with patience, suffer all for Thee. Recite one each: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be |
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STATION 6: 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. Recite one each: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be |
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STATION 7: JESUS FALLS FOR THE SECOND TIME By Thy second fall, preserve me, dear Lord, from relapse into sin. Recite one each: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be |
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STATION 8: JESUS CONSOLES THE WOMEN My greatest consolation would be to hear Thee say: "Many sins are forgiven thee, because thou hast loved much. Recite one each: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be |
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STATION 9: JESUS FALLS FOR THE THIRD TIME O Jesus, when weary upon life's long journey, be Thou my strength and my perseverance. Recite one each: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be |
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STATION 10: JESUS IS STRIPPED OF HIS GARMENTS My soul has been robbed of its robe of innocence; clothe me, dear Jesus, with the garb of penance and contrition. Recite one each: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be |
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STATION 11: JESUS IS NAILED TO THE CROSS Thou didst forgive Thy enemies; my God, teach me to forgive injuries and forget them. Recite one each: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be |
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STATION 12: JESUS DIES ON THE CROSS Thou art dying, my Jesus, but Thy Sacred Heart still throbs with love for Thy sinful children. Recite one each: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be |
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STATION 13: JESUS IS TAKEN FROM THE CROSS Receive me into thy arms, O Sorrowful Mother; and obtain for me perfect contrition for my sins. Recite one each: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be |
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STATION 14: JESUS IS LAID IN THE SEPULCHER When I receive Thee into my heart in Holy Communion, O Jesus, make it a fit abiding place for Thy adorable Body. Recite one each: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be |
The Byzantine Rite of the Catholic Church focuses
on Christ's Resurrection, the Victory over sin and
death, and it is honorable to add a fifteenth station:
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STATION 15: JESUS RISES FROM THE GRAVE By Your Resurrection from the grave, O Lord, grant that I may live according to Your example, that I may become worthy of eternal life. Recite one each: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be |