The Sorrowful Mysteries draw us into the Passion of Christ. In them we contemplate sorrow for sin, purity, courage, patience, and perseverance in doing the will of the Father.
These phrases are offered as helps for meditation. You may repeat one phrase through the whole decade, or vary them from bead to bead if that helps you remain with the mystery.
1. The Agony in the Garden
Fruit: Perfect sorrow for our sin
For all Hail Marys:
- Jesus, in the garden
On the 3rd and 8th Hail Marys, add:
- Jesus, with perfect sorrow for our sin
2. The Scourging at the Pillar
Fruit: Perfect purity of heart
For all Hail Marys:
- Jesus, being scourged
On the 3rd and 8th Hail Marys, add:
- Jesus, with perfect purity of heart
3. The Crowning with Thorns
Fruit: Perfect courage in doing the will of the Father
For all Hail Marys:
- Jesus, crowned with thorns
On the 3rd and 8th Hail Marys, add:
- Jesus, with perfect courage in doing the will of the Father
4. The Carrying of the Cross
Fruit: Perfect patience in doing the will of the Father
For all Hail Marys:
- Jesus, carrying the cross
On the 3rd and 8th Hail Marys, add:
- Jesus, with perfect patience in doing the will of the Father
5. The Crucifixion
Fruit: Perfect perseverance in doing the will of the Father
For all Hail Marys:
- Jesus, crucified
On the 3rd and 8th Hail Marys, add:
- Jesus, with perfect perseverance in doing the will of the Father