Prayer Library
Essential

Stations of the Cross

Via Crucis

Opening Prayer: Lord Jesus, You carried Your Cross and died for our sins. Help us to take up our cross daily and follow You.

First Station: Jesus is Condemned to Death. We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You. Because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world.

Second Station: Jesus Carries His Cross. We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You. Because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world.

Third Station: Jesus Falls the First Time. We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You. Because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world.

Fourth Station: Jesus Meets His Mother. We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You. Because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world.

Fifth Station: Simon Helps Jesus Carry His Cross. We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You. Because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world.

Sixth Station: Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus. We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You. Because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world.

Seventh Station: Jesus Falls the Second Time. We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You. Because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world.

Eighth Station: Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem. We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You. Because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world.

Ninth Station: Jesus Falls the Third Time. We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You. Because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world.

Tenth Station: Jesus is Stripped of His Garments. We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You. Because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world.

Eleventh Station: Jesus is Nailed to the Cross. We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You. Because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world.

Twelfth Station: Jesus Dies on the Cross. We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You. Because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world.

Thirteenth Station: Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross. We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You. Because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world.

Fourteenth Station: Jesus is Laid in the Tomb. We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You. Because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world.

Closing Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, You became obedient unto death, even death on a cross. Have mercy on us. Amen.

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