Stations of the Cross 

Priest– We adore You, O Christ, and we Praise You.

(Genuflect)

People– Because, by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world. (Rise)

Priest– Consider how Jesus Christ fell for the third time. He was extremely weak and the cruelty of His executioners was excessive; they tried to hasten His steps though He hardly had strength to move. (Kneel)

People– My outraged Jesus, > by the weakness You suffered in going to Calvary, > I give me enough strength to overcome all human respect > and all my evil passions which have led me to despise Your friendship. > I love You, Jesus my Love, with all my heart; > I am sorry for ever having offended You. > Never permit me to offend You again. > Grant that I may love you always; and then do with me as You will.

(Optional: Our Father, hail Mary and Glory be.)

Priest– We adore You, O Christ, and we Praise You.

(Genuflect)

People– Because, by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world. (Rise)

Priest– Consider how Jesus was violently stripped of His clothes by His executioners. The inner garments adhered to His lacerated flesh and the soldiers tore them off so roughly that the skin came with them. Have pity for your Savior so cruelly treated and tell Him: (Kneel)

People– My innocent Jesus, > by the torment You suffered in being stripped of Your garments, > help me to strip myself of all attachment for the things of earth > that I may place all my love in You who are so worthy of my love. >I love You, O Jesus, with all my heart; > I am sorry for ever having offended You. > Never permit me to offend You again. > Grant that I may love you always; and then do with me as You will.

(Optional: Our Father, hail Mary and Glory be.)