1. Stations of the Cross In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

2. Act of Contrition MY GOD, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Saviour Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, God, have mercy. Amen.

3. First Station: Jesus is condemned to death. Reading: John 19: 13-16. Intention: Patience to fulfill our duties. V. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. R. Because by Your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… V. Have mercy on us, O Lord. R. Have mercy on us. Hymn

4. Second Station: Jesus takes up his cross. Reading: John 19: 17 Intention: Wisdom when facing difficult decisions. V. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. R. Because by Your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… V. Have mercy on us, O Lord. R. Have mercy on us. Hymn

5. Third Station: Jesus falls the first time. Reading: Isaiah 50: 6 Intention: Trust in the Lord. V. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. R. Because by Your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… V. Have mercy on us, O Lord. R. Have mercy on us. Hymn

6. Fourth Station: Jesus meets his Blessed Mother. Reading: Luke 2: 35 Intention: Compassion for those who suffer. V. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. R. Because by Your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… V. Have mercy on us, O Lord. R. Have mercy on us. Hymn

7. Fifth Station: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry his cross. Reading: John 23: 26 Intention: Strength to do what is right. V. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. R. Because by Your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… V. Have mercy on us, O Lord. R. Have mercy on us. Hymn

8. Sixth Station: Veronica wipes Jesus’ face. Reading: Isaiah 52: 14 Intention: Generosity toward those in need. V. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. R. Because by Your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… V. Have mercy on us, O Lord. R. Have mercy on us. Hymn

9. Seventh Station: Jesus falls the second time. Reading: Isaiah 53: 4 Intention: Endurance to follow Jesus faithfully. V. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. R. Because by Your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… V. Have mercy on us, O Lord. R. Have mercy on us. Hymn

10. Eight Station: Jesus consoles the women of Jerusalem. Reading: Luke 23: 27-28 Intention: Consolation for those in mourning. V. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. R. Because by Your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… V. Have mercy on us, O Lord. R. Have mercy on us. Hymn

11. Ninth Station: Jesus falls the third time. Reading: Matthew 11: 28-29 Intention: Perseverance in overcoming our faults. V. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. R. Because by Your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… V. Have mercy on us, O Lord. R. Have mercy on us. Hymn

12. Tenth Station: Jesus is stripped of his garments. Reading: Matthew 27: 33 Intention: Purity in body and mind. V. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. R. Because by Your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… V. Have mercy on us, O Lord. R. Have mercy on us. Hymn

13. Eleventh Station: Jesus is nailed to the cross. Reading: Luke 23: 34 Intention: Courage to forgive those who have hurt us. V. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. R. Because by Your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… V. Have mercy on us, O Lord. R. Have mercy on us. Hymn

14. Twelfth Station: Jesus dies on the cross. Reading: Luke 23: 44-46 Intention: True sorrow for our sins. V. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. R. Because by Your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… V. Have mercy on us, O Lord. R. Have mercy on us. Hymn

15. Thirteenth Station: Jesus is taken down from the cross. Reading: Luke 23: 50-53 Intention: Strength in faith at the hour of death. V. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. R. Because by Your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… V. Have mercy on us, O Lord. R. Have mercy on us. Hymn

16. Fourteenth Station: Jesus is laid in the tomb. Reading: Matthew 27: 59-60 Intention: Eternal rest for the faithfully departed. V. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. R. Because by Your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… V. Have mercy on us, O Lord. R. Have mercy on us. Hymn

17. Fifteenth Station. Jesus rises from the dead. Reading: Luke 24: 1 - 5 Intention: Hope in the resurrection. V. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. R. Because by Your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… V. Have mercy on us, O Lord. R. Have mercy on us. Hymn

18. Soul of Christ (Anima Christi) Leader:All: Soul of Christ,sanctify me. Body of Christ,save me. Water from the side of Christ,wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O good Jesus, hear me. Within your wounds,hide me. Separated from you,let me never be. From the malignant enemy,defend me. At the hour of death,call me. And close to youbid me. That with your saints,I may praise you for all eternity. Amen.

19. Stations of the Cross In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.