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A Short Way of The Cross

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Hi, I’m Carol. I gather prayers from saints across centuries and occasionally write about navigating modern struggles with faith.

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Franciscan Fathers on their Missions used to pray this. Can we make a daily habit of praying at least this short Way of Cross?

First Station: Jesus Condemned to Death

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

Second Station: Jesus Carries His Cross

My Jesus, this Cross should be mine, not Thine; my sins crucified Thee.

Third Station: Our Lord Falls the First Time

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

Fourth Station: Jesus Meets His Mother

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

Fifth Station: Simon the Cyrenean Helps Jesus Carry His Cross

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

Sixth Station: Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus

O Jesus! Thou didst imprint Thy sacred features upon Veronica’s veil; stamp them also indelibly upon my heart.

Seventh Station: The Second Fall of Jesus

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

Eighth Station: Jesus Consoles the Women of Jerusalem

My greatest consolation would be to hear Thee say: “Many sins are forgiven thee, because thou hast loved much.”

Ninth Station: Third Fall of Jesus

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

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.

Eleventh Station: Jesus Nailed to the Cross

Thou didst forgive Thy enemies; my God, teach me to forgive injuries and FORGET them.

Twelfth Station: Jesus Dies on the Cross

Thou art dying, my Jesus, but Thy Sacred Heart still throbs with love for Thy sinful children.

Thirteenth Station: Jesus Taken Down from the Cross

Receive me into thy arms, O Sorrowful Mother; and obtain for me perfect contrition for my sins.

Fourteenth Station: Jesus Laid in the Sepulcher

When I receive Thee into my heart in Holy Communion, O Jesus, make it a fit abiding place for Thy Adorable Body. Amen.

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    ✨🕯🙏🕯 Thank You {{~Carol~}} Amen 🙏

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    ✨🕯🙏🕯✨{*. Thank You Carol .}…}{.I Hope You R Well.} {.🌎🌍🌏 May Every Person In This World Be Blessed By Jesus And R Blessed Heavenly Mother Mary.} {.Amen~Amen~Amen.}

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    🇮🇪 ✨🕯🙏🕯✨May Jesus & R Blessed Mother Mary Queen Of Heaven & Earth 🌍 🌎 🌏 Please Be With All The Men Women & Children In The Ukraine 🇺🇦 Every~Step Of There Waking Day & Nite & Lift All The Men Women & Children Who Have Been {.MURDERED.} In The Ukraine 🇺🇦 Up Into There Heavenly Place With You & All The Angel’s & Saints {.Amen.} {.🕯🙏🕯.}

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