The Short Way of the Cross
First Station
Jesus is condemned to death
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O Jesus! so meek and uncomplaining, teach me resignation in trials.
Second Station
Jesus Carries His Cross
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My Jesus, this Cross should be mine, not Thine; my sins crucified Thee.
Third Station 
Our Lord Falls the First Time
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O Jesus! by this first fall, never let me fall into mortal sin.
Fourth Station
Jesus Meets His Mother
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O Jesus! may no human tie, however dear, keep me from following the road of the Cross.
Fifth Station
Simon the Cyrenean Helps Jesus Carry His Cross
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Simon unwillingly assisted Thee; may I with patience suffer all for Thee.
Sixth Station
Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus
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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
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By Thy second fall, preserve me, dear Lord, from relapse into sin.
Eighth Station
Jesus Consoles the Women of Jerusalem
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My greatest consolation would be to hear Thee say; “Many sins are forgiven thee, because thou hast loved much.”
Ninth Station 
Third Fall of Jesus
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O Jesus! when weary upon life’s long journey, be Thou my strength and my perseverance.
Tenth Station
Jesus Stripped of His Garments
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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
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Thou didst forgive They enemies; my God, teach me to forgive injuries and Forget them.
Twelfth Station

Jesus Dies of the Cross
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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
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Receive me into thy arms, O Sorrowful Mother; and obtain for me perfect contrition for my sins.
Fourteenth Station
Jesus Laid in the Sepulcher
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When I receive Thee into my heart in Holy Communion, O Jesus, make it a fit abiding place for Thy adorable Body. Amen.
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