THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES

To be said on Tuesdays and Fridays

1.

The Agony in the Garden

Meditation - At Gethsemane, Jesus prayed, as he contemplate the sins of the World (Matt. 26:26-46).
V - We pray O Lord
R - For the grace of resignation to the will of God

2.

The scourging at the Pillar

Meditation - Jesus is cruelly scourged, until his mortified body could bear no more (Mark 15:15)
V - We pray O Lord
R - For the grace of purity.

3.

The crowning with Thorns

Meditation - A Crown of Thorns is placed on the head of Jesus (John 19:1-3)
V - We pray O Lord
R - For the grace of moral courage.

4.

The carrying of the Cross

Meditation - Jesus carries the heavy Cross upon his Shoulders to Calvary (John 19:17)
V - We pray O Lord
R - For the grace of patience in difficulties.

5.

The Crucifixion

Meditation - Jesus is nailed to the Cross and dies after three hours of agony (Luke 23:26-38)
V - We pray O Lord
R - For the grace of true contrition for our sins.