The Mysteries of Sorrow

The Agony of Jesus in Gethsemane

“Nevertheless, let your will be done, not mine.” (Lk 22:42)

The Scourging at the Pillar

“Harshly dealt with, he bore it humbly,
Scripture Reading: Lk 22:39-46 or Mt 26:36 - 45 or Mk 14:32-41

The Crowning of Jesus with Thorns

“For my part, I made no resistance, neither did I turn away.” (Is 50:5b)
Scripture Reading: Mt. 27:27-31 or Mk 15:16-20 or Jn 19:2-6

The Carrying of the Cross to Calvary

“. . . Like a lamb that is led to the slaughter-house, like a sheep that is dumb before its shearers never open its mouth.” (Is 53:7b)
Scripture Reading: Mt. 27:31-32 or Mk 15:20-23 or Lk 23:26-31

The crucifixion and Death of Jesus

“And when Jesus had cried out in a loud voice, he said, ‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit’.” (lk 23:46)
Scripture Reading: Mt. 27-33-50 or Mk 15:22-37 or Lk 23:33-47 or Jn 19:18-30