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The Way of the Cross
First Station
JESUS IS CONDEMNED TO DEATH

V: We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee.
R: Because by Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world.

    Consider that Jesus, after having been scourged and crowned with thorns, was unjustly condemned by Pilate to die on the cross.

    My adorable Jesus, it was not Pilate; no it was my sins that condemned Thee to die. I beseech Thee, by the merits of this sorrowful journey, to assist my soul in it journey towards eternity. I love Thee, my beloved Jesus; I love Thee more than myself; I repent with my whole heart of having offended Thee. Never permit me to separate myself from Thee again. Grant that I may love Thee always, and then do with me what Thou wilt.

Pray the Our Father, a Hail Mary, and the Glory be.

At the cross her station keeping,
Stood the mournful Mother weeping,
Close to Jesus to the last.

The Way of the Cross