Jesus is Condemned to Death

Jesus, by the grace of this station, help me to continue as you did. You knew your own goodness, even when those who condemned you refused to acknowledge it. Let me know my goodness, too. Never let me be crushed by those who put me on trial because I haven't met with their approval.

Jesus is Made to Bear his cross

Jesus, by the grace of this station, purify the way that I shoulder more than my share of responsibilities. Don't let me poison the love I give by my grumbling.

Jesus Falls the First Time

Jesus, by the grace of this station, heal me of my perfectionism. When I fall - from clumsiness, thoughtlessness, or sinfulness - let me get up again, move on, and keep going.

Jesus Meets his Mother

Jesus, by the grace of this station, help me realize that the right thing that I must do or say won't always be perfectly understood by friends and family. Let me gain strength from your love for your mother, even when you had to cause her sadness.

Simon Helps Jesus Carry His Cross

Jesus, by the grace of this station, help me to be less of a nag and more appreciative of people who mean well - even when they don't do well.

Jesus Falls a Second Time

Jesus, by the grace of this station, give me your Spirit. Then I will not be so sensitive to what other people may think of me for falling. I will just get up again - and when I fall again, get up once more.

Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus

Jesus, by the grace of this station, let me get better about letting others love me. Let me be grateful for their help - even when this help does not do me much good.

Jesus Meets Somce Consoling Women

Jesus, by the grace of this station, help me to be really present to the people who love me, even though I am hurt by those who don't. Let me not take it out on my friends just because I have been stranded by others that I thought, and wished, were friends.

Jesus Falls the last Time

Jesus, don't let me stay down. Give me the grace of this station so that I can somehow hang onto your courage and discover the strength I didn't know I had, and keep going - even after many falls.

Jesus is Stripped of his Garments

Jesus, give me the grace of this station when I am stripped like this. Don't let my critics weigh too heavy on my heart. If they bring up something I should change in myself, let me do so. But if they punish me by their words, or eyes, let me not wilt under their mean-hearted pickiness. Let me be proud of your love for me, even when others are determined to make me feel ashamed.

Jesus is Nailed to the Cross

You did it well. So must I. Let me understand, by the grace of this station, that I can trust in God. He will not turn me into nothing; God didn't turn you into nothing. Let me hope in this, even though my feelings and my mind tell me all is hopeless.

Jesus Dies on the Cross

You did it well. So must I. Let me understand, by the grace of this station, that I can trust in God. He will not turn me into nothing; God didn't turn you into nothing. Let me hope in this, even though my feelings and my mind tell me all is hopeless.

Jesus is Taken down from the Cross

Please, Jesus, give me the grace of this station. Then, when my death (and all my "dying") comes, I may know the worth of my love for others, even though I cannot see any results.

Jesus Is Placed in the Tomb

I know, in your case, the waiting time was worth it. You were ushered into a new life, better than before. I know I am linked to you with a gift of life stronger and fuller than the life my parents gave me. Let me keep hold of this faith. When the sense of helplessness is all around me, let me be helped by you to do my waiting well.

Jesus, You became an example of humility, obedience and patience, and preceded me on the way of life bearing Your Cross. Grant that, inflamed with Your love, I may cheerfully take upon myself the sweet yoke of Your Gospel together with the mortification of the Cross and follow You as a true disciple so that I may be united with You in heaven. Amen.