STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Jesus instructed Sr Faustina to 'Try your best to make the Stations of the Cross in this hour, [3pm] provided that your duties permit it; and if you are not able to make the Stations of the Cross, then at least step into the chapel for a moment and adore, in the Blessed Sacrament, my heart, which is full of mercy; and should you be unable to step into the chapel, immerse yourself in prayer there where you happen to be, if only for a brief instant.' (Diary 1572)
Audio Reflections.
Fr Bill takes you on an audio journey with Mary through the Stations of the Cross.
I. Jesus is condemned to death
Begin each Station by announcing the Station then genuflect saying:
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you. R/- Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Eternal Father, we offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. Pilate took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it yourselves. And all the people answered, His blood be on us and on our children! Then having scourged Jesus, delivered him to be crucified. (Mt 27,24-26) For the sake of his condemnation to death … have mercy on us and on the whole world. End each Station with an Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be... As you move to the next Station say on the way: O Jesus who for love of me did bear your Cross to Calvary, in your sweet mercy, grant to me to suffer and to die with you. II. Jesus carries his cross
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R/- Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Eternal Father, we offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. Jesus said to all, If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake, will save it. (Lk 9,23-24) For the sake of his carrying his Cross … have mercy on us and on the whole world. Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be... O Jesus who for love of me did bear your Cross to Calvary, in your sweet mercy, grant to me to suffer and to die with you. III. Jesus falls the first time
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R/- Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Eternal Father, we offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that made us whole, and with his stripes we are healed. (Is 53,4-5) For the sake of his falling the first time …. have mercy on us and on the whole world. Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be... O Jesus who for love of me did bear your Cross to Calvary, in your sweet mercy, grant to me to suffer and to die with you. IV. Jesus meets his Mother
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R/- Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Eternal Father, we offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. Simeon said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against, and a sword will pierce through your own soul also. Mary kept all these things in her heart. (Lk 2,34-35.51) For the sake of his meeting his afflicted Mother … have mercy on us and on the whole world. Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be... O Jesus who for love of me did bear your Cross to Calvary, in your sweet mercy, grant to me to suffer and to die with you. V. Simon helps Jesus carry his cross
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R/- Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Eternal Father, we offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. As they led Jesus away, they seized one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus. (Lk 23,26) For the sake of his accepting help carrying the Cross … have mercy on us and on the whole world. Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be... O Jesus who for love of me did bear your Cross to Calvary, in your sweet mercy, grant to me to suffer and to die with you. VI. Veronica wipes Jesus' face
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R/- Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Eternal Father, we offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. The Lord said to me “Seek my face”. My heart says to you, “Your face, Lord, do I seek”. Hide not your face from me. (Ps 27,8) Jesus said, “Who sees me sees him who sent me”. (Jn 12,45) For the sake of his receiving mercy from Veronica … have mercy on us and on the whole world. Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be... O Jesus who for love of me did bear your Cross to Calvary, in your sweet mercy, grant to me to suffer and to die with you. VII. Jesus falls the second time
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R/- Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Eternal Father, we offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. Jesus says: “Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” (Mt 11,28-29) For the sake of his falling the second time …have mercy on us and on the whole world. Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be... O Jesus who for love of me did bear your Cross to Calvary, in your sweet mercy, grant to me to suffer and to die with you. VIII. Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R/- Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Eternal Father, we offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. And there followed him a great multitude of people, and of women who bewailed and lamented him. But Jesus turning to them said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.” (Lk 23,27-28) For the sake of his consoling the women of Jerusalem … have mercy on us and on the whole world. Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be... O Jesus who for love of me did bear your Cross to Calvary, in your sweet mercy, grant to me to suffer and to die with you. IX. Jesus falls the third time
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R/- Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Eternal Father, we offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. Look and see if there is any sorrow like my sorrow, which was brought upon me. Their yoke was set upon my neck; he caused my strength to fail; he gave me into the hands of those whom I cannot withstand. (Lam 1,12.14) For the sake of his falling the third time … have mercy on us and on the whole world. Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be... O Jesus who for love of me did bear your Cross to Calvary, in your sweet mercy, grant to me to suffer and to die with you. X. Jesus is stripped
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R/- Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Eternal Father, we offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. When the soldiers had crucified Jesus they took his garments and made four parts, one for each soldier; also his tunic. But the tunic was without seam, woven from top to bottom. (Jn 19,23) For the sake of his being stripped of his garments … have mercy on us and on the whole world. Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be... O Jesus who for love of me did bear your Cross to Calvary, in your sweet mercy, grant to me to suffer and to die with you. XI. Jesus is nailed to the cross
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R/- Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Eternal Father, we offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. When they came to the place, which is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on the right and one on the left. And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” (Lk 23,33-34) For the sake of his being crucified … have mercy on us and on the whole world. Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be... O Jesus who for love of me did bear your Cross to Calvary, in your sweet mercy, grant to me to suffer and to die with you. XII. Jesus dies on the cross
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R/- Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Eternal Father, we offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, Woman, behold, your son! Then he said to the disciple, Behold your mother! Then Jesus said, It is finished; and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. (Jn 19,26-27.30) For the sake of his death on the Cross … have mercy on us and on the whole world. Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be... O Jesus who for love of me did bear your Cross to Calvary, in your sweet mercy, grant to me to suffer and to die with you. XIII. Jesus is taken down from the cross
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R/- Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Eternal Father, we offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. When the soldiers came to Jesus they did not break his legs. But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water. O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for all mankind, we trust in you. After this Joseph of Arimathea, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him leave. (Jn 19,33-34.38) For the sake of his being taken down from the Cross … have mercy on us and on the whole world. Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be... O Jesus who for love of me did bear your Cross to Calvary, in your sweet mercy, grant to me to suffer and to die with you. XIV. Jesus is laid in the tomb
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
R/- Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Eternal Father, we offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. Joseph took the body, and wrapped it in a clean linen shroud, and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn in the rock; and he rolled a great stone to the door of the tomb, and departed. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were there, sitting opposite the sepulchre. (Mt 27,59-61) For the sake of his being placed in the tomb … have mercy on us and on the whole world. Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be... O Jesus who for love of me did bear your Cross to Calvary, in your sweet mercy, grant to me to suffer and to die with you. |
After the final Station:
Holy God, Holy mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
(three times)
This is the hour, as Jesus promised, in which 'you can obtain everything for yourself and for others for the asking (Diary 1572). I will refuse nothing to the soul that makes a request of Me in virtue of My Passion.' (Diary 1320)
Holy God, Holy mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
(three times)
This is the hour, as Jesus promised, in which 'you can obtain everything for yourself and for others for the asking (Diary 1572). I will refuse nothing to the soul that makes a request of Me in virtue of My Passion.' (Diary 1320)