A SHORT WAY OF THE CROSS 
As used by
The Franciscan Fathers on their Missions

First Station
Jesus Condemned to Death

O Jesus! so meek and uncomplaining, teach me resigntion in trials.

Second Station
Jesus Carries His Cross

My Jesus, this Cross should be mine, not Thine; my sins crucified Thee.

Third Station
Our Lord Falls the First Time

O Jesus!  this first fall, never let me fall into mortal sin.

Fourth Station
Jesus Meets His Mother

Fifth Station
Simon the Cyrenean Helps Jesus Carry His Cross

Simon unwillingly assisted Thee; may I with patience suffer all for Thee.

Sixth Station
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.

Seventh Station
The Second Fall of Jesus

By Thy second fall, preserve me, dear Lord, from relapse into sin.

Eighth Station
Jesus Consoles the Women of Jerusalem

My greatest consolation would be to hear Thee say:  "Many sins are forgiven thee, because thou hast love much."

Ninth Station
Third Fall of Jesus

O Jesus! when weary upon life's long journey, be  Thou my strength and my perseverance.

Tenth Station
Jesus Striped of His Garments

My soul has been robbed of its robe of innocence; clothe me, dear Jesus, with the garb of penance and contrition.

Eleventh Station
Jesus Nailed to the Cross

Thou didst forgive Thy enemies, my God, teach me to forgive injuries and ROGET them.

Twelfth Station
Jesus Dies on the Cross

Thou art dying, my Jesus, but Thy Sacred Heart still throbs with love for Thy sinful children.

Thirteenth Station
Jesus Taken Down from the Cross

Receive me into thy arms, O Sorrowful Mother; and obtain for me perfect contrition for my sins.

Fourteenth Station
Jesus Laid in the Sepulchre

When I receive Thee into my heart in Holy Communion, O Jesus, make it a fit abiding place for Thy adorable Bod.  Amen

"Jesus Mary, I love You, Save Souls"

The 4 keys to Heaven

MASS
ROSARY
SCAPULAR
WAY OF THE CROSS

"Jesus, Mary, I Love You, Save Souls"

Brother Estanislao (1903 - 1927)

At the age of 18, a young Spaniard entered the Novitiate of The Brother of the Christian Schools at Bugedo.  He took the Vow of Regularity, Perfection and Pure Love.  In October, 1926, he offered himself to Jesus through Mary.  Soon after this heroic donation, he fell ill, and was obliged to rest.  He died saintly in March 1927.  He was according to the Master of Novices, a Privileged Soul, who received Messages from Heaven.  Confessors and Theologians recognized these Supernatural facts.  His Director asked him to write the Promises made by OUR LORD to those who have devotion to THE WAY OF THE CROSS:  They are:

1.    I'll grant everything that's asked of Me with Faith when making The Way of The Cross.
2.    I promise Eternal Life to those who pray from time to time, The Way of The Cross.
3.    I'll follow them everywhere in life and I'll help them, especially at the hour of death.
4.    Even if they have more sins than blades of grass in the fields, and grains of sand in the sea, all of them will be erased by The Way of  The Cross.  (Note: This promise doesn't eliminate the obligation to confess all mortal sins, and this, before we can receive Holy Communion.)
5.    Those who pray The Way of The Cross often, will have a special glory in Heaven.
6.    I'll deliver them from Purgator, indeed if they go there at all, the first Tuesday or Friday after their death.
7.    I'll bless them at each Way of The Cross, and My blessing will follow them everywhere on earth and, after their death, in Heaven for all Eternity.
8.    At the hour of death I won't permit the dvil to tempt them;I'll lift all power from him in order that they'll repose tranquilly in My Arms.
9.    If they pray it with true love, I'll make of each one of them a living Ciborium in which it will please Me to pour My grace.
10.    I'll fix My Eyes on those who pray The Way of the Cross often; My hands will always be open to protect them.
11.    As I am nailed to the Cross, so also will I always be with those who honor Me in making The Way of The Cross frequently.
12.    They'll never be able to separate themselves from Me, for I'll give them the grace never again to commit a Mortal sin.
13.    At the hoiur of death I'll console them with My Presence and we'll go together to Heaven.  Death will be wsweet to all those who have honored Me during their lives by prpaying The Way of The Cross.
14.    My Soul will be a protective shield for them, and will always help them, whever they have recourse.

"Jesus, Mary, I love You, Save Souls"

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Back to the Rosary Page	Back to the Story
The 15 St. BRIDGET Prayers	"Ave Maris Stella"
To Blessed Virgin	Prayer to St. Joseph
Glory be to Jesus and Mary	Prayer for Daily Neglects
Hail Mary of Gold	Three Beautiful Prayers
An Act of Contrition	Tips on Prayer
Graces Derived from Assisting Mass	Holy Communion
True Letter of Our Saviour Jesus Christ	Prayer to the Infant of Prague
Prayer after Mass and Communion	Chaplet of Mercy
Prayer to Defeat the Work of Satan	Devotions and Prayers
The Promises of the Holy Rosary	A Short Way of the Cross
Prayer to the Shoulder Wound of Christ	Prayer for Souls in Purgatory
The Spiritual Communion	The Prayer or Blessing against Storm
The Angelus	Prayer to St. Michael
24 "Glory be to the Father's Novena	Consecration to Jesus Christ
A Prayer for Priests	Litany of Humility
Prayer to the Sacred Head	Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
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