Stations of the Cross
St. Mary's, Dumont
The Stations or Way of the Cross are a traditional method of meditating upon Christ's suffering and Death. You should take the time to reflect on each event in the Way of the Cross and not rush through it. It is recommended that you view them in full screen mode.

To pray the way of the cross requires only that you meditate before each station. Recite the station name, the opening prayer and then reflect on the event. After each station you may say an Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be before continuing to the next station.

To begin, start with the opening prayer and the Act of Contrition.

Opening Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, take me along that holy way you once took to your death, Take my mind, my memory, above all my reluctant heart, and let me see what once you did for love of me and all the world.

Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven, and the pains of hell; but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life.

Amen.

The First Station

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