Most dear Jesus, filled with sorrow during the agony in the garden, covered with a sweat of blood while praying, have mercy on us, O Lord.
Most dear Jesus, delivered into the hands of the wicked by a kiss, bound like a robber, and abandoned by your disciples, have mercy on us, O Lord.
Most dear Jesus, condemned to death by an unjust Council, taken as an evildoer before Pilate, and ridiculed by the wicked Herod, have mercy on us, O Lord.
Most dear Jesus, publicly shorn of your garments, and most cruelly scourged at the pillar, have mercy on us, O Lord.
Most dear Jesus, crowned with thorns, beaten and blindfolded, clothed in rich purple and mocked, have mercy on us, O Lord.
Most dear Jesus, likened to the infamous Barabbas, rejected by your people, and unjustly sentenced to death, have mercy on us, O Lord.
Most dear Jesus, burdened with the weight of the Cross and led to the place of execution like a lamb to the slaughter, have mercy on us, O Lord.
Most dear Jesus, reckoned with the wicked, blasphemed, and derided, and given gall to drink to mitigate your pain, have mercy on us, O Lord.
Most dear Jesus, dying on the Cross in the presence of Mary, pierced with a lance that drew blood and water from your side, have mercy on us, O Lord.
Most dear Jesus, taken down and placed in the arms of your Sorrowful Mother, have mercy on us, O Lord.
Most dear Jesus, horribly bruised and marked with five wounds, annointed for burial and placed in a tomb, have mercy on us, O Lord.
My Jesus, I thank you for dying on the Cross for my sins. Have mercy on us, O Lord.
Amen.
The timeline of Prayer in the Steps of the Passion
The Prayer in the Steps of the Passion is a Catholic prayer that follows the footsteps of Jesus on his journey to Calvary. It is a powerful prayer that helps believers to connect with the emotional and spiritual significance of the passion of Jesus.
The exact origin of the prayer is unknown, but it likely developed during the early Christian church as a way to remember and honor the sacrifice that Jesus made for humanity. It is a prayer that expresses the deep reverence and gratitude that believers feel towards Jesus for his love and mercy.
The prayer takes the reader through each stage of Jesus’ passion, from the agony in the garden to his crucifixion and death on the cross. Each step of the prayer offers an opportunity to meditate on the meaning of Jesus’ sacrifice and to reflect on the significance of his love.
Today, the Prayer in the Steps of the Passion is an important part of Catholic tradition. It is often recited during Holy Week and other times of the year as a way to remember the sacrifice that Jesus made and to offer gratitude and thanksgiving for his love and grace. The prayer serves as a reminder of the importance of compassion, empathy, and sacrifice in the pursuit of a meaningful and fulfilling life.