The Sorrowful Mysteries

The First Sorrowful Mystery

THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN

FRUIT: CONTRITION

Lord, may hardship, sorrow, and distress pass over me. However, like Jesus, give me the strength to follow Your Will no matter where it may take me. May I remember that You never give anyone more challenges then he can handle.

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Heavenly Mother, I pray that I always make time for prayer as Jesus did in the Garden of Gesthemene.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray that my prayers are focused and earnest, not mindless repetition.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray for the faith and steadfastness not to give up prayer when times are tough.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray for trust in God's Will for me, even if I don't understand it or it is difficult to follow.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray for those who do not pray or believe in the fruitfulness of prayer.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray for the stillness of mind and body to listen to God through prayer.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray for faith that God will see me through the difficult times in my life.
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Heavenly Mother, help me have patience for God's plan for me to manifest itself.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray that God spares me difficulty in my life but, if not possible, that I find the strength to imitate Jesus by accepting God’s Will.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray that I make time for earnest prayer before Jesus in Eucharistic adoration.

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Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and He said to His disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” (Matthew 26:36)
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He took along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to feel sorrow and distress. (Matthew 26:37)
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Then He said to them, “My soul is sorrowful even to death. Remain here and keep watch with me.” (Matthew 26:38)
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He advanced a little and fell prostrate in prayer, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet, not as I will, but as You will.” (Matthew 26:39)
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When He returned to His disciples He found them asleep. He said to Peter, “So you could not keep watch with me for one hour? (Matthew 26:40)
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“Watch and pray that you may not undergo the test. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Matthew 26:41)
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Withdrawing a second time, He prayed again, “My Father, if it is not possible that this cup pass without my drinking it, Your Will be done!” (Matthew 26:42)
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Then He returned once more and found them asleep, for they could not keep their eyes open. (Matthew 26:43)
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He left them and withdrew again and prayed a third time, saying the same thing again. (Matthew 26:44)
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Then He returned to His disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? Behold, the hour is at hand when the Son of Man is to be handed over to sinners. (Matthew 26:45)

The First Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary

Agony in the Garden - 1st Sorrowful Mystery

The First Sorrowful Mystery

玫瑰經痛苦第一端 Rosary - The First Sorrowful Mystery

The Second Sorrowful Mystery

THE SCOURGING AT THE PILLAR

FRUIT: PURITY

Lord, use me to comfort those who suffer. May those who suffer take comfort and hope for they follow in the footsteps of Jesus. And while they may not find relief in this world, may their faith in eternal happiness in Heaven give them strength

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Heavenly Mother, I pray for those who are suffering, whether it be minor inconveniences or serious persecution.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray for those who suffer silently and do not think anyone cares about them.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray for those who suffer because of sinful choices; that they acknowledge their sins and seek God's forgiveness.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray for the strength to endure any trials and hardship life brings.
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Heavenly Mother, may the thought that we are all brothers and sisters in Christ prevent me from ever intentionally harming anyone.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray for mercy and the conversion of those who hate and persecute the Catholic Church.
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Heavenly Mother, help me fast and sacrifice for others in the name of my Lord, Jesus Christ.
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Heavenly Mother, help me find the strength to offer up my own sufferings to Jesus Christ.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray that I realize just how much my sins pain Jesus and feel true sorrow for them.
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Heavenly Mother, help me be a source of comfort for those who suffer.

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Then Pilate took Jesus and had Him scourged. (John 19:1)
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Let us test him with insult and torture, that we may find out how gentle he is, and make trial of his forbearance. (Wisdom 2:19)
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But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: upon him was the chastisement that made us whole, and with his stripes we were healed. (Isaiah 53:5)
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Once more Pilate went out and said to them, “Look, I am bringing Him out to you, so that you may know that I find no guilt in Him.” (John 19:4)
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I am a man who has seen affliction under the rod of his wrath; he has driven and brought me into darkness without any light; surely against me he turns his hand again and again all the day long. (Lamentations 3:1-3)
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When the chief priests and the guards saw Him they cried out, “Crucify Him, crucify Him!” (John 19:6)
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Pilate said to them, “Take Him yourselves and crucify Him. I find no guilt in Him.” (John 19:6)
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The Jews answered, “We have a law, and according to that law He ought to die, because He made himself the Son of God.” (John 19:7)
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It was our infirmities that He bore, our sufferings, that He endured. (Isaiah 53:4)
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Upon Him was the chastisement that makes us whole, by His stripes we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5)

The Second Sorrowful Mystery-THE SCOURGING AT THE PILLAR

The Second Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary

The Second Sorrowful Mystery

The Third Sorrowful Mystery

THE CROWNING OF THORNS

FRUIT: MORAL COURAGE

Lord, You were a most unexpected king crowned with thorns and scorn. May I recognize Your kingly presence in my life and honor You through love and charity.

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Heavenly Mother, I pray for forgiveness for the times I have sinned and I did not give Jesus Christ the honor He deserves.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray for forgiveness for the times I have not recognized Jesus in my brothers and sisters.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray for the desire to live in constant honor of Jesus by leading a life of prayer and charity.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray for the will to turn the world towards Jesus Christ by defending and proudly living the Catholic faith.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray that I do not take my faith for granted and always remember the precious gift that it is.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray in thanksgiving for the Lord Jesus suffering for my sake so that I may find eternal joy in Heaven.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray for mercy on those who live in mortal sin and for their conversion.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray that I am aware of the evil Satan spreads in this world that mocks the Lord Jesus.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray for awareness to help and comfort my brothers and sisters in Christ.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray for those who suffer, that they find comfort in the fact that they imitate our Lord Jesus Christ.

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The soldiers led Him away inside the palace, that is, the praetorium, and assembled the whole cohort. (Mark 15:16)
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They clothed Him in purple and, weaving a crown of thorns, placed it on Him. (Mark 15:17)
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They began to salute Him with, “Hail, King of the Jews!” (Mark 15:18)
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And kept striking His head with a reed and spitting upon Him. (Mark 15:19)
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They knelt before Him in homage. (Mark 15:19)
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And when they had mocked Him, they stripped Him of the purple cloak, dressed Him in His own clothes, and led Him out to crucify Him. (Mark 15:20)
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Jesus therefore came forth, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple cloak. (John 19:5)
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For gold is tested in the fire, and acceptable men in the furnace of humiliation. (Sirach 2:5)
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The greater you are, the more you must humble yourself, so that you will find favor in the sight of the Lord. (Sirach 3:19)
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And, as one from whom men hide their faces, he was despised, and we esteemed him not. (Isaiah 53:3)

The Third Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary

The Third Sorrowful Mystery- THE CROWNING OF THORNS

The Crowning with Thorns - 3rd Sorrowful Mystery

Third Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary

The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery

THE CARRYING OF THE CROSS

(FRUIT: PATIENCE)

Lord, I know the road is long and hard. I may fall, either to sin or despair. But like You falling under the weight of the cross, may I always find the strength to get back up and follow God's Will.

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Heavenly Mother, I pray for the strength to endure life’s challenges by remaining faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
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Heavenly Mother, help me find the will to help those who are burdened by difficulty and despair.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray that I have hope and find peace despite life’s challenges.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray for the comfort of those who live in despair and hopelessness.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray that I find the strength to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation when I fall under the weight of sin.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray that I take up my cross as Jesus commanded and not hide from life’s challenges.
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Heavenly Mother, help me understand that all of life’s misfortunes are temporary and that I will find healing peace in God’s heavenly kingdom.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray that I feel genuine sorrow for the sins I’ve committed and resolve to not commit them in the future.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray for all the persecuted throughout the world; that they remain strong in their faith.
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Heavenly Mother, help me take comfort that the Lord walks with us, even in our sufferings.

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As they led Him away they took hold of a certain Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming in from the country; (Luke 23:26)
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And after laying the cross on him, they made him carry it behind Jesus. (Luke 23:26)
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A large crowd of people followed Jesus, including many women who mourned and lamented Him. (Luke 23:27)
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Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep instead for yourselves and for your children,” (Luke 23:28)
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“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.’” (Luke 23:29)
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“At that time people will say to the mountains, ‘Fall upon us!’ and to the hills, ‘Cover us!’” (Luke 23:30)
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“For if these things are done when the wood is green what will happen when it is dry?” (Luke 23:31)
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And bearing the cross for Himself, He went forth to the place called "The Skull." (John 19:17)
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"Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me." (Matthew. 11:29)
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"And you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light." (Matthew 11:29-30)

The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary

Carrying of the Cross - 4th Sorrowful Mystery

The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery

Fourth Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary

The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery

THE CRUCIFIXION

(FRUIT: SALVATION)

Lord, remember me and have mercy on me, a poor sinner. May I not receive what I rightly deserve through my imperfect life, but instead receive Your mercy so that I may live with You in Heaven

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Heavenly Mother, I pray, that like the good criminal on the cross, I ask Jesus to simply remember me when I pray to Him.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray that I show faith in God's plan instead of asking Him to “prove himself” to me like some of the people who witnessed Him on the cross.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray that I express hope even in the darkest moments in my life.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray for strength to imitate Jesus by offering my sufferings for the benefit of others.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray that I show love and forgiveness to those who hurt me.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray for the peace and conversion of all those consumed by hatred and jealousy.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray for those who have been treated unfairly, that they find peace and comfort; if not in this life, may they take comfort that they will find it in Heaven.
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Heavenly Mother, I pray for the forgiveness of those who persecute Jesus' Church for “they know not what they do.”
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Heavenly Mother, I pray that I see the face of Jesus in those around me who suffer and be moved by compassion to help them.
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Heavenly Mother, help me have the strength to stand with the Church even among persecution.

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Then he handed Him over to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus, and carrying the cross himself He went out to what is called the Place of the Skull, in Hebrew, Golgotha. (John 19:17)
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There they crucified Him, and with Him two others, one on either side, with Jesus in the middle. (John 19:18)
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Pilate also had an inscription written and put on the cross. It read, “Jesus the Nazorean, the King of the Jews.” (John 19:19)
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Now many of the Jews read this inscription, because the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city; and it was written in Hebrew, Latin, and Greek. (John 19:20)
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Standing by the cross of Jesus were His mother and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. (John 19:25)
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When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple there whom He loved, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold, Your son.” (John 19:26)
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Then He said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took Her into his home. (John 19:27)
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After this, aware that everything was now finished, in order that the scripture might be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I thirst.” (John 19:28)
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There was a vessel filled with common wine. So they put a sponge soaked in wine on a sprig of hyssop and put it up to His mouth. (John 19:29)
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When Jesus had taken the wine, He said, “It is finished.” And bowing His head, He handed over the spirit. (John 19:30)

The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery- THE CRUCIFIXION

The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery - The Death of Jesus on the Cross

The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary

The Crucifixion - 5th Sorrowful Mystery

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