THE WAY OF THE CROSS - THE FIRST STATION

 THE FIRST STATION

PILATE CONDEMNS JESUS TO DIE

V. We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You. (Genuflect)

R. Because, by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world. 

Priest:

ONSIDER HOW JESUS CHRIST, after being scourged and 

crowned with thorns, was unjustly condemned by Pilate to 

die on the cross.

All say:

Y ADORABLE JESUS, it was not Pilate; no, it was my sins 

that condemned You to die. I beseech You, by the merits 

of this sorrowful journey, to assist my soul on its journey to 

eternity. I love You, beloved Jesus; I love You more than I love 

myself. With all my heart I repent of ever having offended You. 

Grant that I may love You always; and then do with me as You will.

Our Father…

Cuius ánimam geméntem,

contristátam et doléntem

pertransívit gladius

Through her heart, His sorrow sharing

All His bitter anguish bearing

Now at length the sword has passed