The Crucifixion

The hands and feet of Jesus are nailed to the cross in the presence of His afflicted Mother. “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” “This day you will be with Me in paradise.” “Woman, behold your son. Son, behold your Mother.” “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” “I thirst.” “It is finished.” “Father, into Your hands I commend My spirit.” The side of Jesus is pierced with a lance. His body is taken down and placed in the arms of His Mother. Father, by the merits of the crucifixion and death of Jesus, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Spiritual fruit: Forgiveness

Introduce the Mystery

Announce “The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery – The Crucifixion”.

Our Father

Say the Our Father: “Our Father, who art in heaven hallowed be 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.”

Hail Mary

Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery: “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.”

Glory Be

Say the Glory Be: “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.”

Oh My Jesus

Say the O My Jesus prayer: “O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. Amen.”