The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery

 

                             THE CRUCIFIXION

 

  

1. The hands and feet of Jesus are nailed to the cross in the presence of His afflicted Mother.

   2. "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do."

   3. "This day you will be with Me in paradise."

   4. "Woman, behold your Son. Son, behold your Mother."

   5. "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?"

   6. "I thirst."

   7. "It is finished."

   8. "Father, into your hands I commend My spirit."

   9. The side of Jesus is pierced with a lance. His body is taken down and placed in the arms of His Mother.

  10. Father, by the merits of the crucifixion and death of Jesus, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

 

Spiritual Fruit: Pardoning of Injuries and Perseverance