STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Stations One and Two

FIRST STATION

Jesus is Condemned to Death

V. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee.

R. Because by Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world.

Consider, that Jesus, after having been scourged and crowned with thorns, was unjustly condemned by Pilate to die on the cross.

My adorable Jesus, it was not Pilate, no, it was my sins, that condemned Thee to die. I beseech Thee, by the merits of this sorrowful journey, to assist my soul in its journey toward eternity. I love Thee, my beloved Jesus; I love Thee more than myself; I repent with my whole heart of having offended Thee. Never permit me to separate myself from Thee again. Grant that I may love Thee always; and then do with me what Thou wilt.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father

Amen.

SECOND STATION

Jesus is Made to Bear His Cross

V. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee.

R. Because by Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world.

Consider that Jesus, in making this journey with the cross on His shoulders, thought of us, and offered for us, to His Father, the death that He was about to undergo.

My most beloved Jesus, I embrace all the tribulations that Thou hast destined for me until death. I beseech Thee, by the merits of the pain Thou didst suffer in carrying Thy cross, to give me the necessary help to carry mine with perfect patience and resignation. I love Thee, Jesus, my love; I repent of having offended Thee. Never permit me to separate myself from Thee again. Grant that I may love Thee always; and then do with me what Thou wilt.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father

Amen.

Peace of Christ to ALL

My Queen, My Mother

My Queen, My Mother, I offer
myself entirely to Thee.
And to show my devotion to Thee,
I offer Thee this day, my eyes,
my ears, my mouth, my heart,
my whole being without reserve.

Wherefore, good Mother,
as I am thine own,
keep me, guard me
as Thy property and possession.

Amen

Proverbs 3

My son, forget not my teaching, keep in mind my commands;

For many days, and years of life, and peace, will they bring you.

Let not kindness and fidelity leave you; bind them around your neck;

Then will you win favor and good esteem before God and man.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, on your own intelligence rely not;

In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.

Be not wise in your own eyes, fear the LORD and turn away from evil;

This will mean health for your flesh and vigor for your bones.

Honor the LORD with your wealth, with first fruits of all your produce;

Then will your barns be filled with grain, with new wine your vats will overflow.

The discipline of the LORD, my son, disdain not; spurn not his reproof;

For whom the LORD loves he reproves, and he chastises the son he favors.
Happy the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding!

For her profit is better than profit in silver, and better than gold is her revenue;

She is more precious than corals, and none of your choice possessions can compare with her.

Long life is in her right hand, in her left are riches and honor;

Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace;

She is a tree of life to those who grasp her, and he is happy who holds her fast.

The LORD by wisdom founded the earth, established the heavens by understanding;


By his knowledge the depths break open, and the clouds drop down dew.

My son, let not these slip out of your sight: keep advice and counsel in view;

So will they be life to your soul, and an adornment for your neck.

Then you may securely go your way; your foot will never stumble;

When you lie down, you need not be afraid, when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.

Honor is the possession of wise men, but fools inherit shame.

Be not afraid of sudden terror, of the ruin of the wicked when it comes;

For the LORD will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from the snare.

Refuse no one the good on which he has a claim when it is in your power to do it for him.

Say not to your neighbor, "Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give," when you can give at once.

Plot no evil against your neighbor, against him who lives at peace with you.

Quarrel not with a man without cause, with one who has done you no harm.

Envy not the lawless man and choose none of his ways:

To the LORD the perverse man is an abomination, but with the upright is his friendship.

The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but the dwelling of the just he blesses;

When he is dealing with the arrogant, he is stern, but to the humble he shows kindness.