Station I — Jesus Is Condemned to Death

V). Adoramus te, Christe, et benedicimus tibi.

R). Quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum.

Consider how Jesus Christ, after being scourged and crowned with thorns, was unjustly condemned by Pilate to die on the cross. — My adored Jesus, it was not Pilate — no — but my sins that condemned you to death. By the merit of this sorrowful journey, I beg you to assist me on the journey that my soul is making toward eternity. I love you, Jesus my love, more than myself; I repent with all my heart of having offended you. Do not permit me to separate myself from you again. Grant that I may always love you, and then do with me as you will. I accept all that is pleasing to you.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

Dear Jesus, you go to die out of love for me; I wish to come as well, I wish to die with you.

This little hymn is repeated at the end of each station.