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
