Matthew 26:36-46

“Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, ‘Sit here while I go over there and pray.’ He took along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to feel sorrow and distress. Then he said to them, ‘My soul is sorrowful even to death. Remain here and keep watch with me.’ …”

1. Jesus enters the garden with His disciples
Jesus, in Your sorrow, You sought the Father. Help us to turn to God in our own moments of distress.
May we learn from You, Lord, to seek strength when faced with suffering.

2. He takes Peter, James, and John deeper into the garden
Lord, You invited Your closest disciples to share in Your sorrow. Help us to stand with those who suffer and share their burdens.
Teach us to be present for others in their darkest times, as You brought Your disciples with You.

3. Jesus tells them, “My soul is sorrowful unto death”
Lord, in Your deep sorrow, You still expressed Your emotions. Help us to bring our own pain to You, trusting You with our struggles.
Jesus, may we find comfort in knowing that You understand our pain and carry it with us.

4. He withdraws to pray
Jesus, You sought solace in the Father during Your agony. Teach us to rely on God’s strength in times of great trial.
When we face overwhelming hardship, may we find peace in surrendering to God’s will, as You did.

5. Jesus sees the sins of the world
Lord, You bore the weight of our sins. Help us to seek forgiveness for our wrongdoings and trust in Your mercy.
May we never forget the great burden You carried for our salvation and strive to live in Your grace.

6. The burden of sin causes Him to sweat blood
Jesus, the agony of our sins caused You to sweat blood. Help us to appreciate the depth of Your sacrifice.
Lord, let us approach our own sufferings with the same resolve and love that You showed during Your agony.

7. An angel appears to strengthen Him
Jesus, even in Your greatest suffering, You received help from heaven. Help us to accept the help You send us in our moments of need.
Just as the Father sent an angel to comfort You, may we be open to receiving the support and strength You provide.

8. Jesus prays, “Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass”
Lord, in Your humanity, You asked for the suffering to pass, yet still surrendered to God’s will. Help us to accept God’s plan in our lives, even when it’s difficult.
May we trust that God’s plan, though hard to understand at times, leads to our ultimate good and His glory.

9. Jesus says, “Yet, not My will, but Yours be done”
Jesus, You accepted the Father’s will even when it meant great suffering. Help us to submit our will to God’s, trusting in His wisdom and love.
Let us imitate Your perfect obedience, even in moments of uncertainty or hardship.

10. He finds His disciples asleep
Lord, when You needed them most, Your disciples fell asleep. Help us to remain vigilant and not fall into spiritual laziness.
May we always stay awake in our faith, keeping watch with You through constant devotion.

Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Oh My Jesus
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. Amen.

John 19:1

“Then Pilate took Jesus and had him scourged.”

1. Jesus is bound and led to Pilate
Lord, though You were innocent, You were treated like a criminal. Help us to accept unjust treatment with patience and love, as You did.
May we endure trials without bitterness, trusting that You walk with us.

2. Pilate finds no fault in Him, yet orders the scourging
Jesus, You suffered for our sake, though You were blameless. Help us to be blameless in our actions, yet humble in accepting trials.
Let us offer our sufferings to You, knowing that You suffered even more for us.

3. Jesus is stripped of His garments
Lord, You were stripped of Your dignity for our sake. Help us to embrace humility and offer up our pride to You.
May we recognize the value of humility and strip ourselves of worldly pride.

4. The soldiers prepare to scourge Him
Jesus, the soldiers prepared to whip You, yet You did not resist. Help us to accept the sufferings in our lives without complaint.
May we endure suffering with patience, just as You silently endured the scourging.

5. He is whipped by the soldiers
Lord, with each lash, You bore our sins. Help us to remember that our actions can either wound or heal others.
Jesus, grant us the grace to offer our pain for the healing of the world, as You offered Yours for our salvation.

6. His flesh is torn by the lashes
Lord, Your body was torn apart for our sins. Help us to bear our sufferings with grace, knowing that You bore much greater pain for us.
May we offer up our own pains for the salvation of others, united with Your suffering.

7. His blood flows freely from the wounds
Jesus, Your blood poured out for the forgiveness of sins. Help us to see Your sacrifice and be grateful for the mercy You have shown us.
Let us never forget that our salvation came at the cost of Your precious blood.

8. The soldiers mock and taunt Him as they scourge Him
Lord, You were mocked and humiliated, yet You bore it without anger. Help us to remain calm and loving in the face of insults or humiliation.
May we respond to the injustices we face with the same love and mercy that You showed, even to Your enemies.

9. Jesus is silent throughout the torture
Jesus, You did not defend Yourself or retaliate. Help us to remain silent and trust in You when we face injustice.
Let us trust that God’s justice will prevail, even when we suffer silently.

10. He is unbound and taken back to Pilate
Lord, after Your scourging, You were led back for more suffering. Help us to endure the trials that come our way with the same strength You showed.
May we continue to trust in God, even when one trial seems to follow another.

Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Oh My Jesus
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. Amen.

Matthew 27:27-31

“Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus inside the praetorium and gathered the whole cohort around him. They stripped off his clothes and threw a scarlet military cloak about him. Weaving a crown of thorns, they placed it on his head and a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him, they mocked him, saying, ‘Hail, King of the Jews!’ They spat upon him and took the reed and struck him on the head.”

1. The soldiers weave a crown of thorns
Jesus, they crowned You with thorns in mockery. Help us to embrace humility and love when we are ridiculed or misunderstood.
May we recognize that true kingship lies in service and humility, as You showed through Your suffering.

2. The crown of thorns is pressed onto His head
Lord, You bore the sharp pain of the thorns for our sake. Help us to bear the burdens in our lives with patience and trust in You.
Jesus, may we see our sufferings as opportunities to grow closer to You and share in Your redemptive love.

3. Blood flows from His head as the thorns pierce His skin
Jesus, Your blood flowed from the wounds caused by the thorns. Help us to offer our pain to You, knowing that You endured even more for us.
May we never forget the price You paid for our salvation, and may we offer our lives in service to You.

4. The soldiers mock Him, calling Him “King of the Jews”
Lord, You were mocked and insulted, yet You did not retaliate. Help us to respond to those who hurt us with love and forgiveness.
Let us remember that true strength lies in love, even when we are ridiculed or humiliated.

5. They place a reed in His hand as a mock scepter
Jesus, they gave You a reed as a symbol of false power. Help us to reject worldly power and seek the true power that comes from serving others.
May we follow Your example of humble leadership, serving others rather than seeking our own glory.

6. The soldiers kneel before Him, mocking His kingship
Lord, even as You were mocked, You remained calm and loving. Help us to remain humble in the face of mockery and not seek revenge.
Jesus, teach us to accept humiliation with grace, knowing that our true worth is found in You.

7. They spit on Him and strike Him
Jesus, You were struck and spat upon, yet You did not retaliate. Help us to respond to injustice with love and forgiveness.
May we see Your example of enduring unjust suffering and seek to imitate You in our own lives.

8. They take the reed and strike Him on the head
Lord, even as You were struck on the head, You did not lash out. Help us to bear insults and injuries with patience and love.
Let us remember that You bore all this for our sake, and may we offer our sufferings to You in return.

9. Jesus remains silent throughout the mocking
Jesus, in the face of mockery and insult, You remained silent. Help us to trust in You when we are ridiculed or misunderstood.
May we find strength in Your silence and learn to respond with love, not anger.

10. He is led away to be crucified
Lord, after the mockery and pain, You were led to Your crucifixion. Help us to carry our own crosses with the same strength and love You showed.
May we follow You faithfully, even when the path is difficult, trusting in Your grace to carry us through.

Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Oh My Jesus
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. Amen.

Luke 23:27-32

“A large crowd of people followed Jesus, including many women who mourned and lamented him. Jesus turned to them and said, ‘Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep instead for yourselves and for your children. 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.”’ …”

1. Jesus is handed the cross
Jesus, You accepted the cross willingly for our sake. Help us to accept the crosses we must bear in our own lives with the same willingness.
May we find strength in Your example and carry our own crosses with love and patience.

2. The weight of the cross presses heavily on His shoulders
Lord, the weight of the cross was immense, just as the weight of our sins. Help us to recognize the burden of sin and seek forgiveness in Your mercy.
Let us remember that You carried the cross for our salvation, and may we strive to avoid sin in our own lives.

3. He stumbles under the weight of the cross
Jesus, You fell under the weight of the cross, but You got up again. Help us to rise when we fall, trusting in Your strength to carry us forward.
May we never give up when we fall into sin or despair, knowing that You are always there to help us rise again.

4. Jesus meets His sorrowful Mother
Lord, in the midst of Your suffering, You encountered Your mother’s love. Help us to find comfort in the love of those who care for us in our times of need.
May we, like Mary, stand by those who suffer and offer them love and support, even in their darkest moments.

5. Simon of Cyrene is forced to help carry the cross
Jesus, You accepted the help of Simon in carrying Your cross. Help us to accept help from others when we need it, and to offer help to those who are struggling.
May we be willing to share the burdens of others, just as Simon helped You carry the cross.

6. Veronica wipes the face of Jesus
Lord, in the midst of Your suffering, Veronica showed You compassion. Help us to show compassion to those who are suffering, even in small ways.
May we never hesitate to offer kindness and love to those in need, knowing that even small acts of mercy are valuable in Your eyes.

7. Jesus falls a second time
Jesus, You fell again under the weight of the cross. Help us to persevere when we feel overwhelmed by the burdens we carry.
Let us trust that You will give us the strength to continue, even when the road is difficult.

8. Jesus speaks to the women of Jerusalem
Lord, even in Your suffering, You spoke words of compassion to the women of Jerusalem. Help us to think of others, even in our own pain.
May we learn from You, Lord, to offer comfort and love to those around us, even when we are hurting.

9. Jesus falls a third time
Lord, even after falling a third time, You did not give up. Help us to persist in our faith, even when we feel like we cannot continue.
May we never lose hope, knowing that You are always with us, helping us to carry our burdens.

10. Jesus reaches Calvary
Lord, after great suffering, You reached the place of Your crucifixion. Help us to reach the end of our own journeys with faith and trust in You.
Let us remember that our own sufferings, when united with Yours, lead to our redemption and eternal life.

Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Oh My Jesus
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. Amen.

Luke 23:44-46

“It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon because of an eclipse of the sun. Then the veil of the temple was torn down the middle. Jesus cried out in a loud voice, ‘Father, into your hands I commend my spirit’; and when he had said this he breathed his last.”

1. Jesus is stripped of His garments
Lord, You were stripped of everything for our sake. Help us to strip ourselves of pride and selfishness, and to offer ourselves completely to You.
May we find true freedom in giving ourselves entirely to You, just as You gave everything for us.

2. He is nailed to the cross
Jesus, You endured the pain of the nails for our salvation. Help us to endure our own sufferings with love and patience, trusting in Your grace.
May we offer up our own pains and trials in union with Your suffering, knowing that they are part of Your redemptive plan.

3. Jesus prays, “Father, forgive them”
Lord, even as You were dying, You prayed for the forgiveness of those who hurt You. Help us to forgive those who have wronged us, as You have forgiven us.
May we follow Your example of mercy and love, offering forgiveness to those who have hurt us.

4. He speaks to the repentant thief
Jesus, You promised the repentant thief a place in paradise. Help us to repent of our sins and trust in Your mercy and forgiveness.
Let us remember that no sin is too great for Your mercy, and that You are always ready to welcome us back to You.

5. Jesus gives Mary to John
Lord, You gave Your mother to us as our own. Help us to turn to Mary in our times of need, trusting in her motherly care.
May we seek Mary’s intercession in our lives, knowing that she is always praying for us and leading us to You.

6. He cries out, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”
Jesus, in Your suffering, You felt abandoned by the Father. Help us to trust in God’s presence, even when we feel alone or abandoned.
May we never lose faith in God’s love, even when we do not feel His presence in our lives.

7. Jesus says, “I thirst”
Lord, You thirsted for souls, even in Your final moments. Help us to quench Your thirst by living lives of holiness and bringing others to You.
May we always seek to satisfy Your thirst for souls by sharing Your love and mercy with others.

8. He declares, “It is finished”
Lord, in Your final moments, You completed the work of our salvation. Help us to trust in Your saving power and live our lives in gratitude for what You have done for us.
Let us live each day with the knowledge that You have already won the victory over sin and death, and that we are called to share in that victory.

9. Jesus dies on the cross
Lord, You gave Your life for our salvation. Help us to offer our lives to You in return, living for Your glory and the good of others.
May we never forget the great sacrifice You made for us, and may we strive to live lives worthy of that sacrifice.

10. Jesus’ side is pierced, and blood and water flow out
Jesus, from Your pierced side flowed the sacraments of the Church. Help us to receive Your grace through the sacraments and to live lives of holiness.
May we always turn to You, especially in the sacraments, where we receive the grace to live as Your disciples.

Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Oh My Jesus
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. Amen.