First Sorrowful Mystery
Agony of Jesus in the Garden
I Desire True Repentance for My Sins
Think of...
Our Lord Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane, suffering a
bitter agony for our sins.
Matthew 26:37-39
Second Sorrowful Mystery
Jesus is Scourged at the Pillar
I Desire a
Spirit of Mortification
Think of...
The cruel scourging at the pillar that our Lord
suffered; the heavy blows that tore His flesh.
Mark 15:15
Third Sorrowful Mystery
Jesus is Crowned With Thorns
I Desire
Moral Courage.
Think of...
The crown of sharp thorns that was forced upon our
Lord's Head and the patience with which He endured the
pain for our sins.
John 19:2-3
Fourth Sorrowful Mystery
Jesus Carries His Cross
I Desire
the Virtue of Patience
Think of...
The heavy Cross, so willingly carried by our Lord, and
ask Him to help you to carry your crosses without
complaint.
John 19:17
Fifth Sorrowful Mystery
The Crucifixion of Jesus
I Desire
the Grace of Final Perseverance
Think of...
The love which filled Christ's Sacred Heart during His
three hours' agony on the Cross, and ask Him to be with
you at the hour of death.
