The+Stations+of+the+Cross

= Stations of the Cross = Jesus, our brother you have said that whatever happens to any one of your brothers and sisters happens also to you. And so today we share in this journey with you, Jesus, our brother. As we follow you in these stations, help us to recognize your presence in all our brothers and sisters, no matter who they may be, and to love them as you do.

I. Jesus is Condemned To Die Even though Jesus has done nothing wrong, He is going to die because He loves us and wants to make up for our sins. Dear Jesus, help me never to hurt you again.

II. Jesus Takes Up His Cross The cross is very heavy but Jesus does not complain because He wants to carry the cross to save us. Dear Jesus, help me to do my duties well and never complain.

III. Jesus Falls the First Time Jesus is very weak and tired. He fall to the ground with the heavy cross on top of Him Dear Jesus, help me to be always kind to everyone.

IV. Jesus Meets His Holy Mother The Blessed Mother comes up close to jesus to tell Him how much she loves Him. How sad Mary is to see her Son suffering so much. Dear Mary, help me to love Jesus more and more.

V. Simon Helps Jesus To Carry His Cross Jesus is now so weak that He cannot carry the heavy cross by Himself. The soldiers tell a man named Simon to Help him. Dear Jesus, I want to show my love for you by being thoughtful and generous at home and at school.

VI. Veronica Wipes Jesus' Face Some people are shouting at Jesus. One brave woman wipes His face with her veil. Jesus leaves a picture of his face on the veil to thank her.Dear Jesus, help me to be brave and to be good even when my friends want me to do something wrong. VII. Jesus Falls the Second Time Jesus falls again, and everyone wonders if he can keep going. But He gets up and continues to climb the hill of Calvary. Dear Jesus, help me always to keep trying to be good even when it is hard.

VIII. Jesus Speaks to the Women of Jerusalem Some kind women come to tell Jesus that they feel sorry for Him. Dear Jesus, help me to treat others the way I want to be treated.

IX. Jesus Falls the Third Time Jesus falls again. He tries to get up, but soldiers keep hitting Him. Dear Jesus, when i am bad, I make You suffer. I do not want to hurt You ever again.

X. Jesus' Clothes Are Torn Off Jesus' clothes are sticking to His wounds. The rough soldiers tear them away, causing Him great pain. Dear Jesus, help me to be gentle and kind to everyone.

XI. Jesus Is Nailed to the Cross

The soldiers tell Jesus to stretch out His hands and feet. He obeys without saying anything. Dear Jesus, help me to obey Your Ten Commandments. When I obey, I show my love for You.

XII. Jesus Dies on the Cross Jesus hangs on the cross in terrible pain. He asks His heavenly Father to forgive everyone. The Blessed Mother and St. John are near Jesus. Dear Jesus, thank You for dying for the love of me.

XIII. Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross After Jesus dies, some of His friends bring Him down from the cross.The Blessed Mother holds Jesus in her arms. Dear Jesus, whenever I see a crucifix, I will think of all You did for me.

XIV. Jesus is Laid in the Tomb Jesus' friends cover His body with cloth and lay it in a tomb.After three days He will rise again. Dear Jesus, thank You for Your way of the cross. How much You love all people.