The Short Way of the Cross

First Station

Jesus is condemned to death


O Jesus! so meek and uncomplaining, teach me resignation 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! by this first fall, never let me fall into mortal sin.

Fourth Station

Jesus Meets His Mother


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


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 loved 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 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.

Eleventh Station

Jesus Nailed to the Cross



Thou didst forgive They enemies; my God, teach me to forgive injuries and Forget them.

Twelfth Station


Jesus Dies of 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 Sepulcher


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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