The Third Sorrowful Mystery
The Crowning with Thorns
Jesus's claim to kingship is ridiculed by putting a crown of thorns on His head and a reed in His hand.
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 the soldiers led him away into the court of the palace, and they called together the whole band: And they clothe him with purple, and platting a crown of thorns, they put it upon him." (Mark 16:16,17)
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 platting a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand." (Matthew 27:29)
Hail Mary ~
"And bowing the knee before him, they mocked him, saying: Hail, king of the Jews." (Matthew 27:29)
Hail Mary ~
"And spitting upon him, they took the reed, and struck his head." (Matthew 27:30)
Hail Mary ~
"And Pilate seeing that he prevailed nothing, but that rather a tumult was made; taking water washed his hands before the people, saying: I am innocent of the blood of this just man; look you to it." (Matthew 27:24)
Hail Mary ~
"Jesus therefore came forth, bearing the crown of thorns and the purple garment." (John 19:5)
Hail Mary ~
"But they cried out: Away with him; away with him; crucify him." (John 19:15)
Hail Mary ~
"And Pilate saith to them: Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more: Crucify him." (Mark 15:14)
Hail Mary ~
"Pilate saith to them: Shall I crucify your king? The chief priests answered: We have no king but Caesar." (John 19:5)
Hail Mary ~
"And so Pilate being willing to satisfy the people, released to them Barabbas, and delivered up Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified." (Mark 15:15)
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.