The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery- The Carrying of the Cross

Pilate heard the people cry out, "Crucify Him!" So Pilate ordered Him to be nailed on a cross. But first He had to carry His own cross up to the top of Calvary. The cross was very heavy. The soldiers put it on His shoulder and it rubbed against His torn flesh. They dragged Him through the city and up the hill to die. The people laughed at Him and threw rocks and mud. When He fell, the soldiers kicked Him to His feet. Once along the way, He met Mary, His Mother. But she could do nothing to help her dear Son. Veronica ran out of the crowd and wiped His face with her veil. Some good women wept for Him. And Simon was forced to help Him carry the cross. Jesus did all for love of us. Father, by the merits of this painful journey to Calvary, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

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.

A person that is to be crucified is forced to carry their own cross.
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

As the cross is laid on His back, it causes more pain for Jesus.
Hail Mary...

Weak and exhausted, Jesus falls.
Hail Mary...

meets His Mother causing more suffering in the Hearts of Son and Mother.
Hail Mary...

The face of Jesus is disfigured with blood and sweat.
Hail Mary...

Veronica wipes His face, leaving an image of His Face on her towel.
Hail Mary...

Jesus falls a second time. Fearing that Jesus might die on the way, the soldiers force Simeon of Cyrene to carry the cross behind Jesus.
Hail Mary...

Jesus speaks to weeping women; "Don't cry for me."
Hail Mary...

"If anyone is to be My disciple, let him take up his cross and follow Me," Jesus says. He falls a third time.
Hail Mary...

Dragged to His feet, He arrives at Calvary where He is to be crucified.
Hail Mary...

Glory Be To The Father
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost.As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.

Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Your Mercy.
Amen.