The First Sorrowful Mystery
THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN
FRUIT: CONTRITION
Lord, may hardship, sorrow, and distress pass over me. However, like Jesus, give me the strength to follow Your Will no matter where it may take me. May I remember that You never give anyone more challenges then he can handle.1
We pray that we always make time for prayer as Jesus did in the Garden of Gethsemane.
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We pray that our prayers are focused and earnest and not just mindless repetition.
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We pray for the faith and steadfastness not to give up prayer when times are tough.
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We pray for trust in God’s will for us, even if we don’t understand it or it is difficult.
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We pray for those who do not pray or believe in the fruitfulness of prayer.
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We pray for stillness of mind and body to listen to God through prayer
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We pray for faith that God will see us through the difficult times in our lives.
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We pray for having patience for God’s plan to show itself.
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We pray that God spares us difficulty in our lives but we have the strength to imitate Jesus in accepting God’s will.
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We pray that we make time for earnest prayer before Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration.
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Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane and He said to His disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” (Matthew 26:36)
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He took along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to feel sorrow and distress. (Matthew 26:37)
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Then He said to them, “My soul is sorrowful even to death. Remain here and keep watch with me.” (Matthew 26:38)
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He advanced a little and fell prostrate in prayer, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet, not as I will, but as You will.” (Matthew 26:39)
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When He returned to His disciples He found them asleep. He said to Peter, “So you could not keep watch with me for one hour? (Matthew 26:40)
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“Watch and pray that you may not undergo the test. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Matthew 26:41)
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Withdrawing a second time, He prayed again, “My Father, if it is not possible that this cup pass without my drinking it, Your Will be done!” (Matthew 26:42)
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Then He returned once more and found them asleep, for they could not keep their eyes open. (Matthew 26:43)
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He left them and withdrew again and prayed a third time, saying the same thing again. (Matthew 26:44)
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Then He returned to His disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? Behold, the hour is at hand when the Son of Man is to be handed over to sinners. (Matthew 26:45)
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The Second Sorrowful Mystery
THE SCOURGING AT THE PILLAR
FRUIT: PURITY
Lord, use me to comfort those who suffer. May those who suffer take comfort and hope for they follow in the footsteps of Jesus. And while they may not find relief in this world, may their faith in eternal happiness in Heaven give them strength
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We pray for those who are suffering, whether it be minor inconveniences or major persecution.
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We pray for those who suffer silently or don’t think anyone cares for them.
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We pray for those who suffer because of bad choices, for the acknowledgement of their sins and their conversion.
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We pray for the strength to endure any trials and hardship life brings.
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We pray for forgiveness for the times we’ve persecuted Jesus through committing sins and failing to see Jesus in my brothers and sisters.
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We pray for forgiveness and the conversion of those who hate and persecute the Catholic Church.
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We pray to help us fast and sacrifice for you Lord Jesus Christ.
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We pray that we can offer up our own sufferings to you Lord.
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We pray that we realize just how much our sins pain Jesus and feel true sorrow for them.
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We pray that we try to be a source of comfort for those who suffer.
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Then Pilate took Jesus and had Him scourged. (John 19:1)
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Let us test him with insult and torture, that we may find out how gentle he is, and make trial of his forbearance. (Wisdom 2:19)
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But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: upon him was the chastisement that made us whole, and with his stripes we were healed. (Isaiah 53:5)
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Once more Pilate went out and said to them, “Look, I am bringing Him out to you, so that you may know that I find no guilt in Him.” (John 19:4)
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I am a man who has seen affliction under the rod of his wrath; he has driven and brought me into darkness without any light; surely against me he turns his hand again and again all the day long. (Lamentations 3:1-3)
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When the chief priests and the guards saw Him they cried out, “Crucify Him, crucify Him!” (John 19:6)
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Pilate said to them, “Take Him yourselves and crucify Him. I find no guilt in Him.” (John 19:6)
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The Jews answered, “We have a law, and according to that law He ought to die, because He made himself the Son of God.” (John 19:7)
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It was our infirmities that He bore, our sufferings, that He endured. (Isaiah 53:4)
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Upon Him was the chastisement that makes us whole, by His stripes we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5)
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The Third Sorrowful Mystery
THE CROWNING OF THORNS
FRUIT: MORAL COURAGE
Lord, You were a most unexpected king crowned with thorns and scorn. May I recognize Your kingly presence in my life and honor You through love and charity.
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We pray for forgiveness for the times we haven’t honored you, Lord Jesus Christ, by committing sins.
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We pray for forgiveness for the times we haven’t recognized you in our brothers and sisters.
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We pray for the desire to live in constant honor of you by leading a life of prayer and charity.
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We pray for the will to turn the world towards you by defending and proudly living the Catholic faith.
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We pray that we do not not take our faith for granted and always remember the precious gift it is.
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We pray and thank you Lord Jesus for suffering for our sake so that we may find eternal joy in Heaven.
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We pray for mercy on those who live in mortal sin.
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We pray that we are aware of the evil Satan spreads in this world that mocks you oh Lord.
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We pray for awareness to help and comfort our brothers and sisters in Christ.
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We pray for those who suffer, that they find comfort that they imitate our Lord Jesus Christ.
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The soldiers led Him away inside the palace, that is, the praetorium, and assembled the whole cohort. (Mark 15:16)
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They clothed Him in purple and, weaving a crown of thorns, placed it on Him. (Mark 15:17)
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They began to salute Him with, “Hail, King of the Jews!” (Mark 15:18)
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And kept striking His head with a reed and spitting upon Him. (Mark 15:19)
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They knelt before Him in homage. (Mark 15:19)
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And when they had mocked Him, they stripped Him of the purple cloak, dressed Him in His own clothes, and led Him out to crucify Him. (Mark 15:20)
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Jesus therefore came forth, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple cloak. (John 19:5)
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For gold is tested in the fire, and acceptable men in the furnace of humiliation. (Sirach 2:5)
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The greater you are, the more you must humble yourself, so that you will find favor in the sight of the Lord. (Sirach 3:19)
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And, as one from whom men hide their faces, he was despised, and we esteemed him not. (Isaiah 53:3)
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The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery
THE CARRYING OF THE CROSS
(FRUIT: PATIENCE)
Lord, I know the road is long and hard. I may fall, either to sin or despair. But like You falling under the weight of the cross, may I always find the strength to get back up and follow God's Will.
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We pray for the strength to endure life’s challenges by remaining faithful.
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We pray for awarness of those having a difficult time and that we find the will to help them.
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We pray that we may have hope and find peace in your grace despite life’s challenges.
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We pray for comfort for those who live in despair and hopelessness.
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We pray that we find the strength to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation when we fall under the weight of sin.
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We pray that we take up our crosses as Jesus commanded and not hide from life’s challenges.
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We pray that we understand that all of life’s challenges are temporary and we will find healing peace in God’s heavenly kingdom.
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We pray that we feel genuine sorrow for the sins we’ve committed and resolve to not commit them in the future.
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We pray for all the persecuted throughout the world, that they remain strong in their faith.
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We pray that we take comfort that the Lord walks with us, even in our sufferings.
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As they led Him away they took hold of a certain Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming in from the country; (Luke 23:26)
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And after laying the cross on him, they made him carry it behind Jesus. (Luke 23:26)
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A large crowd of people followed Jesus, including many women who mourned and lamented Him. (Luke 23:27)
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Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep instead for yourselves and for your children,” (Luke 23:28)
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“For indeed, the days are coming when people will say, ‘Blessed are the barren, the wombs that never bore and the breasts that never nursed.’” (Luke 23:29)
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“At that time people will say to the mountains, ‘Fall upon us!’ and to the hills, ‘Cover us!’” (Luke 23:30)
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“For if these things are done when the wood is green what will happen when it is dry?” (Luke 23:31)
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And bearing the cross for Himself, He went forth to the place called "The Skull." (John 19:17)
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"Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me." (Matthew. 11:29)
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"And you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light." (Matthew 11:29-30)
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The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery
THE CRUCIFIXION
(FRUIT: SALVATION)
Lord, remember me and have mercy on me, a poor sinner. May I not receive what I rightly deserve through my imperfect life, but instead receive Your mercy so that I may live with You in Heaven
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We pray that like the good criminal on the cross we ask Jesus to remember us in our prayers.
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We pray that we show faith instead of asking Jesus to “prove himself” to us.
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We pray that we express hope even in the darkest moments in our lives.
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We pray for strength to imitate Jesus by offering our sufferings for the benefit of others.
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We pray that we show love and forgiveness to those who hurt us.
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We pray for the peace and conversion of all those consumed by hatred and jealousy.
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We pray for those who have been treated unfairly, that they find comfort in Heaven.
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We pray for the forgiveness of those who persecute your Church for “they know not what they do”.
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We pray that we see the face of Jesus and be moved to compassion for those around us who suffer.
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We pray that we have the strength to stand with the Church even amongst persecution.
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Then he handed Him over to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus, and carrying the cross himself He went out to what is called the Place of the Skull, in Hebrew, Golgotha. (John 19:17)
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There they crucified Him, and with Him two others, one on either side, with Jesus in the middle. (John 19:18)
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Pilate also had an inscription written and put on the cross. It read, “Jesus the Nazorean, the King of the Jews.” (John 19:19)
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Now many of the Jews read this inscription, because the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city; and it was written in Hebrew, Latin, and Greek. (John 19:20)
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Standing by the cross of Jesus were His mother and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. (John 19:25)
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When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple there whom He loved, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold, Your son.” (John 19:26)
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Then He said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took Her into his home. (John 19:27)
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After this, aware that everything was now finished, in order that the scripture might be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I thirst.” (John 19:28)
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There was a vessel filled with common wine. So they put a sponge soaked in wine on a sprig of hyssop and put it up to His mouth. (John 19:29)
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When Jesus had taken the wine, He said, “It is finished.” And bowing His head, He handed over the spirit. (John 19:30)
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