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Way of the Cross

The Way of the Cross is an ancient devotion to accompany Jesus in his passion and death. It is
usually prayed during Lent and Holy Week but can be prayed at any time.

 Begin by saying an opening prayer, like the Act of

Contrition.

 Meditate by following this process at each of the
stations:

 Say the number and name of the station.

 Pray We adore you, O Christ, and praise
you. Because by your holy cross, you have
redeemed the world.

 Reflect and read the Bible passage that depicts
the station.

 Finish the stations by praying Lord Jesus,
crucified, have mercy on us.

Adoration Eucharistic Adoration is praying before the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle or in a

monstrance. Here are suggestions of what to pray when in Adoration...

 Pray the Psalms or the Liturgy of the Hours

 Recite the Jesus Prayer repeatedly
Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me, a sinner

 Meditate using Lectio Divina or other methods

 Ask for forgiveness, give thanks, and intercede for

others

 Pray the Rosary or Chaplets

 Just sit quietly and be in the presence of God