A SHORT WAY OF THE CROSS
As used by The Franciscan Fathers on their Missions
First Station: Jesus Is Condemned to Death
O Jesus! So meek and uncomplaining, teach me resigna-
tion 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 sut-
fer 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 I am weary upon life's long joumey, be
Thou my strength and my perseverance.
Tenth Station: Jesus Is 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 Is Nailed to the Cross
Thou didst forgive Thy enemies; my God, teach me to for-
give 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 Is 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 Is 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.
Jesus, Mary, I love You, save Souls.
Amen.