Penitential Rite

I confess to almighty God and to you, my

brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned

In my thoughts and in my words, in what I have

done and what I have failed to do, Through my
fault, through my fault, through my most
grievous fault,

Therefore I ask blessed Mary, ever Virgin, all

the angels and saints, And you, my brothers
and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.
 First Station
Jesus is Condemned to Death

We adore thee O Christ and we bless thee.

Because by thy Holy Cross,
Thou has redeemed the world.

Dear Lord, how much of that blood that

streamed down your face and body was
because of my sins. I know that there are
many times that I have condemned the poor,
and the down trodden. Help me to realize
that in condemning them, that I am
condemning you.

Have mercy on us o Lord, have mercy on us.

 Second Station
Jesus takes up His cross

We adore thee O Christ and we bless thee.

Because by thy Holy Cross,
Thou has redeemed the world.

Dear God, help me to be like you, especially

during the times when I am weak and worn
out. Give me the strength to carry my cross
without any bitterness in my heart, but let
me do it out of love for you.

Have mercy on us o Lord, have mercy on us.

 Third Station
Jesus falls the first time

We adore thee O Christ and we bless thee.

Because by thy Holy Cross,
Thou has redeemed the world.

Lord, these falls are many times when I give

into temptation and fallen into sin. Help me
all those times never to give up, but to hold
unto you and rise up again. Give me your
grace, which is sufficient to keep me on the
right path.

Have mercy on us o Lord, have mercy on us.

 Fourth Station
Jesus meets Mary His Mother

We adore thee O Christ and we bless thee.

Because by thy Holy Cross,
Thou has redeemed the world.

My beloved Mother Mary, I hope it is not too

late for me to say how sorry I am for hurting
you and your son. Put your mantle of
protection around me, so that I may always
be protected.

Have mercy on us o Lord, have mercy on us.

 Fifth Station
Simon helps Jesus to carry the cross.

We adore thee O Christ and we bless thee.

Because by thy Holy Cross,
Thou has redeemed the world.

Dear Lord, help me everyday, to give a

helping hand to others who are dying in
their spirit, disappointed and discouraged.
Give me a compassionate heart, so that I
may reach out and offer to help to someone
else to carry their cross.

Have mercy on us o Lord, have mercy on us.

 Sixth Station
Veronica wipes the face of Jesus

We adore thee O Christ and we bless thee.

Because by thy Holy Cross,
Thou has redeemed the world.

My Lord and my God! Give me the gift of

kindness, so that I may be kind not only to
the poor and suffering, but also to the very
people, who have hurt me. Jesus, please
imprint an image of your face on my heart,
so that people might see you in me.

Have mercy on us o Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ became obedient unto death

Christ Became Obedient unto death

Unto death a death upon the cross

Therefore God has raised Him to the heights

Giving Him a name above all names.

 Seventh Station
Jesus falls the second time
We adore thee O Christ and we bless thee.
Because by thy Holy Cross,
Thou has redeemed the world.

Dear Lord, what a price you paid for my

sins, yet not once did you condemn me.
Give me a patient heart so that I may endure
all my pain and suffering like you did, with
grace and dignity.

Have mercy on us o Lord, have mercy on us.

 Eight Station
Jesus meets the weeping women
We adore thee O Christ and we bless thee.
Because by thy Holy Cross,
Thou has redeemed the world.

Lord, even in the midst of your pain and

suffering you made no time to console the
weeping women. Give me a considerate heart
like yours Lord, so that even in the midst of
all my trials and tribulations, I might find
time to comfort those in need.

Have mercy on us o Lord, have mercy on us.

 Deep calls to Deep
Deep calls to deep
And my soul finds no resting place, but Him.
He is my God,
The yearnings of my heart His touch can still.

And each rare moment

That I’ve felt His presence
I shall remember
And forever cherish

Deep calls to deep,

And at His feet I am a welcome guest:
He gives me food,
The hunger of my soul is laid to rest.

And each rare moment

That I’ve felt His presence
I shall remember
And forever cherish
 Ninth Station
Jesus falls the third time
We adore thee O Christ and we bless thee.
Because by thy Holy Cross,
Thou has redeemed the world.

Lord Jesus, so many times in my life I

repeatedly keep sinning and falling to the
ground. Sometimes I feel like giving up.
During those painful moments help me to
remember that you never gave up as me.
Even though the journey was intolerable,
you walked that road to Calvary for my sake,
so that I can be happy.

Have mercy on us o Lord, have mercy on us.

 Tenth Station
Jesus is stripped off His clothes
We adore thee O Christ and we bless thee.
Because by thy Holy Cross,
Thou has redeemed the world.

Dear Jesus, even though the soldiers

stripped off your clothes, your bleeding
body stood silently in prayer. How many
times people have stripped me off my
reputation by falsely accusing me?
Help me Lord in times like these to reach
out to you for the grace to stay calm.

Have mercy on us o Lord, have mercy on us.

 Eleventh Station
Jesus is nailed to the Cross.
We adore thee O Christ and we bless thee.
Because by thy Holy Cross,
Thou has redeemed the world.

My Jesus, how much you have suffered for

my sins. Help me to realize that every time I
sin, its like nailing you to the cross once
again. Whenever, I feel unloved, give me the
wisdom to realize that you loved me enough
to die for me.

Have mercy on us o Lord, have mercy on us.

 Twelfth Station
Jesus dies on the Cross.
We adore thee O Christ and we bless thee.
Because by thy Holy Cross,
Thou has redeemed the world.

My dear Lord, by your cruel death on

Calvary, you gave me a place in eternity.
Help me to value my life more so because it
is no longer mine but yours, since you paid
the price for it with your blood. Help me to
regard my body as a temple of God. Give me
a forgiving hear like yours.

Have mercy on us o Lord, have mercy on us.

 Old Rugged Cross
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross
The emblem of suffering and shame
And I love that old cross where the dearest and best
For a world of lost sinners was slain

So I'll cherish the old rugged cross (rugged cross)

Till my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged cross
And exchange it some day for a crown

To the old rugged cross I will ever be true

It's shame and reproach gladly bear
Then he'll call me some day to my home far away
Where his glory forever I'll share
And I'll cherish the old rugged cross (rugged cross)
Till my trophies at last I lay down

And I will cling to the old rugged cross

And exchange it some day for a crown
I will cling to the old rugged cross
And exchange it some day for a crown
 Thirteenth Station
Jesus is taken down from the cross.
We adore thee O Christ and we bless thee.
Because by thy Holy Cross,
Thou has redeemed the world.

Dear Jesus, has your sorrow really ended in

death? The way I live, does it bring you joy
or sorrow? They nailed your hands and feet
here on earth that I may always do your
will. Give me a loving heart like yours, so
that I can love all types of people
unconditionally.

Have mercy on us o Lord, have mercy on us.

 Fourteenth Station
Jesus is laid in the tomb.
We adore thee O Christ and we bless thee.
Because by thy Holy Cross,
Thou has redeemed the world.

Jesus, now that your passion and death

accomplished my salvation, you can rest. You
are not going to rest for long, because as you
have told your disciples that you would rise
again to life, to life eternal and to be wit
your Father forever. Help us whenever we
see someone dying, to renew our
commitment to your Resurrection. We know
that death is not the end, but the beginning
of a new life in you.

Have mercy on us o Lord, have mercy on us.

 Concluding Prayer

Lord Jesus, we thank you for the grace to do this

Way of the Cross.
You have helped me go through your life of
suffering,
so that I may accept my own sufferings and help
those who are suffering more than me.

Keep me always enthusiastic in my life of work,

family and in my society,
so that all that happens around me will make me
experience the fruits of your redemption.

We make this prayer through our Lord Jesus Christ,

who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.
 Were you there
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Oh, were you there when they crucified my Lord?
(Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble) tremble
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?

Were you there when they nailed him to the cross?

Were you there when they nailed him to the cross?
(Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble) tremble
Were you there when they nailed him to the cross?

(Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?

Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble) tremble
Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?

Well, were you there when the stone was rolled away?
Were you there when the stone was rolled away?
(Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble) tremble
Were you there when the stone was rolled away?
Thank you Lord