A Short Way of the Cross
Elevate w/ Jonathon Vogel
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.