Scriptural Stations of the Cross: The 14 Stations From the Gospels, With Scripture

V. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee.

R. Because by Thy holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world.

And he was withdrawn away from them a stone’s cast; and kneeling down, he prayed,
Saying: Father, if thou wilt, remove this chalice from me: but yet not my will, but thine be done.
And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him. And being in an agony, he prayed the longer.
And his sweat became as drops of blood, trickling down upon the ground.

Lord Jesus, in my fear and anguish, teach me to say, “Not my will, but thine be done.” Amen.

And while he was yet speaking, cometh Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve: and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the ancients.
And he that betrayed him, had given them a sign, saying: Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he; lay hold on him, and lead him away carefully.
And when he was come, immediately going up to him, he saith: Hail, Rabbi; and he kissed him.
But they laid hands on him, and held him.

Lord, forgive me for the times I have betrayed you, and keep me faithful. Amen.

But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said to him: Art thou the Christ the Son of the blessed God?
And Jesus said to him: I am. And you shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of the power of God, and coming with the clouds of heaven.

Lord, give me courage to confess you before others. Amen.

And after a little while they came that stood by, and said to Peter: Surely thou also art one of them; for even thy speech doth discover thee.
Then he began to curse and to swear that he knew not the man. And immediately the cock crew.
And Peter remembered the word of Jesus which he had said: Before the cock crow, thou wilt deny me thrice. And going forth, he wept bitterly.

Lord, when I fail you, let your look call me to repentance, as it did Peter. Amen.

And Pilate saith to them: Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more: Crucify him.
And so Pilate being willing to satisfy the people, released to them Barabbas, and delivered up Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified.

Lord, help me never to choose what is easy over what is right. Amen.

Then therefore, Pilate took Jesus, and scourged him.
And the soldiers platting a crown of thorns, put it upon his head; and they put on him a purple garment.
And they came to him, and said: Hail, king of the Jews; and they gave him blows.

Lord, by your wounds, heal me. Amen.

Then therefore he delivered him to them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him forth.
And bearing his own cross, he went forth to that place which is called Calvary, but in Hebrew Golgotha.

Lord, help me to carry my daily cross with love. Amen.

And they forced one Simon a Cyrenian who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and of Rufus, to take up his cross.

Lord, make me ready to help others carry their burdens. Amen.

And there followed him a great multitude of people, and of women, who bewailed and lamented him.
But Jesus turning to them, said: Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not over me; but weep for yourselves, and for your children.

Lord, turn my tears into true repentance. Amen.

And when they were come to the place which is called Calvary, they crucified him there; and the robbers, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.
And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. But they, dividing his garments, cast lots.

Lord, teach me to forgive as you forgave. Amen.

And he said to Jesus: Lord, remember me when thou shalt come into thy kingdom.
And Jesus said to him: Amen I say to thee, this day thou shalt be with me in paradise.

Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. Amen.

When Jesus therefore had seen his mother and the disciple standing whom he loved, he saith to his mother: Woman, behold thy son.
After that, he saith to the disciple: Behold thy mother. And from that hour, the disciple took her to his own.

Lord, thank you for giving me your Mother. Mary, take me into your home. Amen.

And it was almost the sixth hour; and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour.
And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.
And Jesus crying out with a loud voice, said: Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. And saying this, he gave up the ghost.

Lord, into your hands I commend my spirit. Amen.

And Joseph taking the body, wrapped it up in a clean linen cloth.
And laid it in his own new monument, which he had hewed out in a rock. And he rolled a great stone to the door of the monument, and went his way.

Lord, let me wait in hope for the joy of your Resurrection. Amen.