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SHORT METHOD OF

The Stations of the Cross

STATION I.

Jesus condemned to death.

V. We adore thee, O Christ, and bless thee.

R. Because by thy holy cross thou hast redeemed the world.

My Jesus, often have I signed thy death-warrant by my sins; save me by thy death from that death eternal which I deserve.

V. Our Father, etc. Hail Mary, etc.

R. Have mercy on us, O Lord.

V. Have mercy on us.

STATION II.

Jesus is laden with the Cross.

V. We adore thee, O Christ, and bless thee.

R. Because by thy holy cross thou hast redeemed the world.

My Jesus, who by thy own will didst take on thee the heavy cross which I made for thee by my sins; O, make me know the weight of them, and sorrow for them ever while I live.

Our Father, etc. Have mercy, etc.

STATION III.

Jesus falls the first time under the Cross.

V. We adore thee, O Christ, and bless thee.

R. Because by thy holy cross thou hast redeemed the world.

My Jesus, the heavy burden of my sins has made

thee fall beneath the cross. My Jesus, I loathe them

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