Way of the Cross

Way of the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Promises made by Our Lord Jesus Christ to those who have devotion to the Way of the Cross:

1. I’ll grant everything that’s asked o f Me with Faith, when making The Way of the Cross.

2. I promise Eternal Life to those who pray from time to time, The Way of the Cross.

3. I’ll follow them everywhere in life and I’ll help them, especially at the hour of death.

4. Even if they have more sins than blades of grass in the fields, and grains of sand in the sea, all of them will be erased by The Way of the Cross.

5. Those who pray The Way of the Cross often, will have a special glory in Heaven.

6. I’ll deliver them from Purgatory, indeed if they go there at all, the first Tuesdayor Friday after their death.

7. I’ll bless them at each Way of the Cross, and my blessing will follow them everywhere on Earth and, after their death, in Heaven for all eternity.

8. At the hour of death, I won’t permit the devil to tempt them; I’ll lift all power from him in order that they’ll repose tranquilly in my Arms.

9. If they pray it with true love, I’ll make each one of them a living Ciborium in which it will please Me to pour My grace.

10. I’ll fix My Eyes to those who pray The Way of the Cross often; My Hands will always be open to protect them.

11. As I am nailed to the Cross, so also will I always be with those who honor Me in making The Way of the Cross frequently.

12. They’ll never be able to separate themselves from Me, for I’ll give them the grace never again to commit a Mortal sin.

13. At the hour of death, I’ll console them with My Presence and we’ll go together to Heaven. Death will be sweet to all those who have honored Me during their lives by praying The Way of the Cross.

14. My Soul will be a protective shield for them, and will always help them, whenever they have recourse.

A Short Way of the Cross

As used by The Franciscan Fathers on their Missions

First Station

Jesus Condemned to Death

O Jesus! So meek and uncomplaining, teach me resignation in trials

1 Our Father

3 Hail Mary’s

1 Glory Be

Second Station

Jesus Carries His Cross

My Jesus, this Cross should be mine, not Yours; my sins crucified you.

1 Our Father

3 Hail Mary’s

1 Glory Be

Third Station

Our Lord Falls the First Time

O Jesus! By this first fall, never let me fall into mortal sin.

1 Our Father

3 Hail Mary’s

1 Glory Be

Fourth Station

Jesus meets His Mother

O Jesus! May no human tie, however dear, keep me from following the road of the Cross.

1 Our Father

3 Hail Mary’s

1 Glory Be

Fifth Station

Simon the Cyrenean Helps Jesus Carry His Cross

Simon unwillingly assisted You; may I with patience suffer all for You.

1 Our Father

3 Hail Mary’s

1 Glory Be

Sixth Station

Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus

O Jesus! You did imprint Your Sacred features upon Veronica’s veil; stamp them also indelibly upon my heart.

1 Our Father

3 Hail Mary’s

1 Glory Be

Seventh Station

The Second Fall of Jesus

By your second fall, preserve me, dear Lord, from relapse into sin.

1 Our Father

3 Hail Mary’s

1 Glory Be

Eighth Station

Jesus Consoles the Women of Jerusalem

My greatest consolation would be to hear you say: “Many sins are forgiven you, because you have loved much.”

1 Our Father

3 Hail Mary’s

1 Glory Be

Ninth Station

Third Fall of Jesus

O Jesus! When weary upon life’s long journey, be my strength and my perseverance.

1 Our Father

3 Hail Mary’s

1 Glory Be

Tenth Station

Jesus Stripped of His Garments

My soul has been robbed of its robe of innocence; clothe me, dear Jesus, with the garb of penance and contrition.

1 Our Father

3 Hail Mary’s

1 Glory Be

Eleventh Station

Jesus Nailed to the Cross

You did forgive your enemies; my God, teach me to forgive injuries and forget them.

1 Our Father

3 Hail Mary’s

1 Glory Be

Twelfth Station

Jesus Dies on the Cross

You are dying, my Jesus, but Your Sacred Heart still throbs with love for Your sinful children.

1 Our Father

3 Hail Mary’s

1 Glory Be

Thirteenth Station

Jesus Taken Down From the Cross

Receive me into Your arms, O Sorrowful Mother; And obtain for me perfect contrition fro my sins.

1 Our Father

3 Hail Mary’s

1 Glory Be

Fourteenth Station

Jesus Laid in the Sepulchre

When I receive You into my heart in Holy Communion, O Jesus, make it a fit abiding place for Your adorable Body. Amen.

1 Our Father

3 Hail Mary’s

1 Glory Be