Personal Way of the Cross
(Short Version for Busy People)
SYMBOLS
[℣] Leader [℟] Response [Ⱥ] All togetherSIGN OF THE CROSS
† In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit † Amen.
ACT OF CONTRITION
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your enduring love; according to your great compassion blot out my faults. Wash away all my wickedness and cleanse me from my sin. Create in me a clean heart and restore within me an upright spirit. Amen.
The 1st Station
Jesus Is Condemned to Death
I adore you O Christ and I bless you, because by your Holy Cross you redeemed the world.
PRAYER
Merciful Jesus, help me to know how to accept every human judgment and do not allow me ever to condemn YOU in my neighbor.
O humiliated, tortured, and crucified Jesus, imprint upon my heart and soul your humility. You, who suffered wounds for me, Jesus, have mercy. Amen
OUR FATHER
Our Father who is in heaven, holy be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
GLORY BE
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The 2nd Station
Jesus Carries His Cross.
I adore you O Christ and I bless you, because by your Holy Cross you redeemed the world.
PRAYER
Merciful Jesus, teach me to willingly accept every hardship, sickness, and suffering, and with love and humility to carry my daily crosses.
O humiliated, tortured, and crucified Jesus, imprint upon my heart and soul your humility. You, who suffered wounds for me, Jesus, have mercy. Amen
OUR FATHER
Our Father who is in heaven, holy be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
GLORY BE
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The 3rd Station
Jesus Falls the First Time.
I adore you O Christ and I bless you, because by your Holy Cross you redeemed the world.
PRAYER
Merciful Jesus, preserve me from falling into even the smallest conscious and deliberate unfaithfulness. I am prone to evil and need to be constantly watchful, but O Lord, I trust your grace which is abundant even in my worst torment.
O humiliated, tortured, and crucified Jesus, imprint upon my heart and soul Your humility. You, who suffered wounds for me, Jesus, have mercy. Amen
OUR FATHER
Our Father who is in heaven, holy be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
GLORY BE
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The 4th Station
Jesus Meets His Mother
I adore you O Christ and I bless you, because by your Holy Cross you redeemed the world.
PRAYER
Mary, Mother of Mercy, be near me always, especially in suffering as you were on your Son’s way of the cross.O humiliated, tortured, and crucified Jesus, imprint upon my heart and soul Your humility. You, who suffered wounds for me, Jesus, have mercy. Amen
OUR FATHER
Our Father who is in heaven, holy be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
GLORY BE
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The 5th Station
Simon Helps Jesus Carry His Cross
I adore you O Christ and I bless you, because by your Holy Cross you redeemed the world.
PRAYER
Jesus, my Lord, let my every thought, word, and deed be undertaken exclusively out of love for you. Let me not hesitate to respond to your Merciful Love.
O humiliated, tortured, and crucified Jesus, imprint upon my heart and soul Your humility. You, who suffered wounds for me, Jesus, have mercy. Amen
OUR FATHER
Our Father who is in heaven, holy be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
GLORY BE
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The 6th Station
Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus
I adore you O Christ and I bless you, because by your Holy Cross you redeemed the world.
PRAYER
Lord Jesus, my Master, grant that my eyes, my hands, my lips, and my heart may always be merciful. Transform me into mercy.O humiliated, tortured, and crucified Jesus, imprint upon my heart and soul Your humility. You, who suffered wounds for me, Jesus, have mercy. Amen
OUR FATHER
Our Father who is in heaven, holy be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
GLORY BE
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The 7th Station
Jesus Falls a Second Time
I adore you O Christ and I bless you, because by your Holy Cross you redeemed the world.
PRAYER
May Your grace assist me, Lord, so that I may not keep falling continuously into the same faults; and when I fall, help me to rise and glorify your mercyO humiliated, tortured, and crucified Jesus, imprint upon my heart and soul Your humility. You, who suffered wounds for me, Jesus, have mercy. Amen
OUR FATHER
Our Father who is in heaven, holy be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
GLORY BE
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The 8th Station
Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem
I adore you O Christ and I bless you, because by your Holy Cross you redeemed the world.
PRAYER
Merciful Jesus, I thank you for the graces of faith, hope, and love that you have given me in baptism. My greatest consolation would be to hear you say: “Your many sins are forgiven, because you have loved much.”O humiliated, tortured, and crucified Jesus, imprint upon my heart and soul Your humility. You, who suffered wounds for me, Jesus, have mercy. Amen
OUR FATHER
Our Father who is in heaven, holy be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
GLORY BE
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The 9th Station
Jesus Falls the Third Time
I adore you O Christ and I bless you, because by your Holy Cross you redeemed the world.
PRAYER
Merciful Jesus, I hand over to you that, which are my exclusive possessions: my sin and my human weakness. I beg you to drown my misery in your unfathomable mercy.O humiliated, tortured, and crucified Jesus, imprint upon my heart and soul Your humility. You, who suffered wounds for me, Jesus, have mercy. Amen
OUR FATHER
Our Father who is in heaven, holy be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
GLORY BE
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The 10th Station
Jesus Is Stripped of His Garments
I adore you O Christ and I bless you, because by your Holy Cross you redeemed the world.
PRAYER
My soul has been stripped of its garment of innocence; cover me, Sweet Jesus, with the clothe of humility and contrition.O humiliated, tortured, and crucified Jesus, imprint upon my heart and soul Your humility. You, who suffered wounds for me, Jesus, have mercy. Amen
OUR FATHER
Our Father who is in heaven, holy be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
GLORY BE
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The 11th Station
Jesus Is Nailed to the Cross
I adore you O Christ and I bless you, because by your Holy Cross you redeemed the world.
PRAYER
You did forgive your enemies; my God, teach me to forgive injuries and forget them. O purest Love, rule in all your plenitude in my heart and help me to do your Holy Will most faithfullyO humiliated, tortured, and crucified Jesus, imprint upon my heart and soul Your humility. You, who suffered wounds for me, Jesus, have mercy. Amen
OUR FATHER
Our Father who is in heaven, holy be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
GLORY BE
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The 12th Station
Jesus Dies on the Cross
I adore you O Christ and I bless you, because by your Holy Cross you redeemed the world.
PRAYER
Jesus, my Merciful Savior, hide me in the depth of your heart that, fortified by your grace, I may be able to resemble you in the love of the Cross and have a share in your glory.O humiliated, tortured, and crucified Jesus, imprint upon my heart and soul Your humility. You, who suffered wounds for me, Jesus, have mercy. Amen
OUR FATHER
Our Father who is in heaven, holy be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
GLORY BE
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The 13th Station
Jesus Is Taken Down from the Cross
I adore you O Christ and I bless you, because by your Holy Cross you redeemed the world.
PRAYER
Merciful Jesus, day by day increase my trust in your mercy so that always and everywhere I may give witness to your boundless goodness and love.O humiliated, tortured, and crucified Jesus, imprint upon my heart and soul Your humility. You, who suffered wounds for me, Jesus, have mercy. Amen
OUR FATHER
Our Father who is in heaven, holy be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
GLORY BE
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The 14th Station
Jesus Is Laid in His Tomb
I adore you O Christ and I bless you, because by your Holy Cross you redeemed the world.
PRAYER
When I eat your flesh and drink your blood in Holy Communion, O Jesus, make me a fitting place for your Merciful Love.O humiliated, tortured, and crucified Jesus, imprint upon my heart and soul Your humility. You, who suffered wounds for me, Jesus, have mercy. Amen
OUR FATHER
Our Father who is in heaven, holy be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
GLORY BE
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
CLOSING PRAYER
God, who by the Precious Blood of your only begotten Son did sanctify the Standard of the Cross, grant, we beseech you, that we who always and everywhere rejoice in the glory of the same Holy Cross may rejoice in your protection, through the same Christ, our Lord.
[℣] May the divine assistance remain always with us, [℟] and may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
SIGN OF THE CROSS
† In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit † Amen.
