Devotion to Jesus: short via Crucis, in the painful mysteries of the Holy Rosary

It can help to meditate on the Lord's Passion, remember the 14 stations of the Via Crucis, the third and fourth painful mystery of the Rosary, which concern precisely Jesus' ascent to Calvary and his death.

In the recitation of the Rosary, the first three mysteries remain unchanged, while the last two change.

After reciting the first three painful mysteries, proceed as follows:

In the fourth sorrowful Mystery we contemplate "The Journey to Jesus' Calvary, loaded with the Cross".

Our father

In the first station of the Via Crucis, Jesus is sentenced to death.

Holy Mary…

In the second station of the Via Crucis, Jesus takes the Cross.

Holy Mary…

In the third station of the Via Crucis, Jesus falls the first time.

Holy Mary…

In the fourth station of the Via Crucis, Jesus meets his SS. Mother.

Holy Mary…

In the fifth station of the Via Crucis, Jesus meets the Cyreneus.

Holy Mary…

In the sixth station of the Via Crucis, Jesus meets Veronica.

Holy Mary…

In the seventh station of the Via Crucis, Jesus falls the second time.

Holy Mary…

In the eighth station of the Via Crucis, Jesus meets the weeping pious women.

Holy Mary…

In the ninth station of the Via Crucis, Jesus falls the third time.

Holy Mary…

In the tenth station of the Via Crucis, Jesus tears his clothes.

Holy Mary…

Glory to the Father ...

My Jesus, forgive our sins ...

In the fifth sorrowful Mystery we contemplate "The crucifixion and death of Jesus".

Our father

In the eleventh station of the Via Crucis, Jesus is nailed to the Cross.

Holy Mary…

In the twelfth station of the Via Crucis, Jesus dies on the Cross at three in the afternoon.

Holy Mary…

In the thirteenth station of the Via Crucis, Jesus is deposed by the Cross.

Holy Mary…

In the fourteenth station of the Via Crucis, Jesus is placed in the sepulcher.

Holy Mary…

The remaining six Ave Maria are recited normally, below.