The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery
The Carrying of the Cross
Jesus shoulders His own cross and carries it to the place of crucifixion while Mary follows Him sorrowing.
Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed by Thy name, Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Amen.
"And he said to all: If any man will come after me, let him deny himself " (Luke 9:23)
Hail, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
" and take up his cross daily, and follow me." (Luke 9:23)
Hail Mary ~
"And bearing his own cross, he went forth to that place which is called Calvary " (Luke 19:17)
Hail Mary ~
"And as they led him away, they laid hold of one Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country; and they laid the cross on him to carry after Jesus." (Luke 23:26)
Hail Mary ~
"Take up my yoke upon you, and learn of me " (Matthew 11:29)
Hail Mary ~
" because I am meek, and humble of heart " (Matthew 11:29)
Hail Mary ~
" and you shall find rest to your souls. For my yoke is sweet and my burden light." (Matthew 11:29,30)
Hail Mary ~
"And there followed him a great multitude of people, and of women, who bewailed and lamented him." (Luke 23:27)
Hail Mary ~
"But Jesus turning to them, said: Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not over me; but weep for yourselves, and for your children." (Luke 23:28)
Hail Mary ~
"For if in the green wood they do these things, what shall be done in the dry?" (Luke 23:31)
Hail Mary ~
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.