In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
The promise
“…I ask you on the solemn day of My Apparition in this place, that the Stations of the Cross be erected on such a path…
This will be called the “Via Dolorosa Mariana” (The Sorrowful Marian Way ) and people will walk it on their knees as far as the Temple…This is where My Holy Foot has passed and for this privilege I promise you:
1 The most hardened sinners shall be converted;
2 the anointed shall find the path;
3 the sick shall find a source of grace in this path, which I will accept to be offered to Me by their relatives in the case of grave impossibility;
4 many shall see Me in person and I will comfort them in their afflictions…” (night of May 16-17, 1997)
Let us remember that the practice of the Stations of the Cross is a very effective remedy for conversion and brings great relief to the souls in Purgatory.
…Take up, therefore, your cross and follow Jesus: thus, you will enter eternal life. He Himself went before you, carrying His cross (Jn 19:17) and died on the cross for you, that you too might carry your cross and desire to be crucified; for if you die with Him, with Him and like Him you will live” (Imitation of Christ, Chapter XII).
CONFITEOR (Act of Contrition)
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen
“Come, dear soul, My sorrow will now be upon you… Follow Me on the way to Calvary and let us save souls… My child, that was a hot day of my condemnation.
My flesh was falling to pieces from the many lashes inflicted. My eyes looked up to the sky and here were a thousand… I counted them, for each one My Heart asked forgiveness: yes, forgiveness and blessing, because theirs was unconsciousness; yes, unconsciousness of being in front of a state of bestiality.
Here are one thousand more, one thousand more and one thousand more. Oh, My Heart, it was dripping with blood more than My Flesh. One thousand more: “Father, My Father, You sent Me so that the sins of the world might fall upon Me “. Look with Me at Golgotha! My pain was increasing! They were beating Me, mocking Me…” (13.8.93)
O holy and luminous Wounds
Pity for men and for the nations of the world.
Mercy and pity,
O Holy Father,
for the Wounds of Thy righteous Son
Singing: O Holy Mother, pray let the wounds of the Lord be imprinted upon my heart.
● FIRST DOLOROUS MARIAN STATION
The Holy Virgin, searches in the night for her Beloved Son, who will be condemned at first light of dawn.
- Adoramus te Christe et benedicimus tibi
- Quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum.
“They set their eyes upon a bush and in a single moment Ecce Homo appeared before them.
I did not cry out at that moment nor did I make My pain known to anyone: I was like a lamb led to the slaughter.
A thorn and then another thorn penetrated My temples: the blood came down in streams and clotted at the edges: My mouth had become like a well in the desert seeking in the crowd someone to quench My thirst… (13.8.93).
“My daughter, I feel such relief in My torn limbs…suffer with Me, live with Me the great affliction, in this way you will free your country (Italy) from the harsh infirmities, from the blasphemous words, from the swords that continue to wear and tear My poor and tortured Body… Offer Me your will. Abandon yourself thoroughly to Me!”(21.3.94)
O holy and luminous Wounds
Pity for men and for the nations of the world.
Mercy and pity,
O Holy Father,
for the Wounds of Thy righteous Son
Singing: O Holy Mother, pray let the wounds of the Lord be imprinted upon my heart.
● SECOND DOLOROUS MARIAN STATION
Jesus is laden with the Cross and the Blessed Virgin, second ardent Heart, offers Herself to the Father in union to the Son.
- Adoramus te Christe et benedicimus tibi
- Quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum.
“…Persuade yourself My daughter, no creature could love you as My Mystical Heart loves and cherishes you.
You say well that to bear My Wounds and carry My Cross are not wounds and burdens like those which man procures, stumbling in the nets of sin, in the chasms of the world.
Mine are amiable torments that imprinting themselves on hearts and souls that offer themselves as victims of love for Love, make strength, courage, faith and wisdom flourish… (2.2.98)
” It is not dramatic to share My suffering, but most pure love! It is not suffering to accept having chosen Me! (30.11.97)
O holy and luminous Wounds
Pity for men and for the nations of the world.
Mercy and pity,
O Holy Father,
for the Wounds of Thy righteous Son
Singing: O Holy Mother, pray let the wounds of the Lord be imprinted upon my heart.
● THIRD DOLOROUS MARIAN STATION
The lovable Jesus falls for the first time and the Holy Virgin repairs it by kneeling down.
- Adoramus te Christe et benedicimus tibi
- Quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum.
“My daughter, My daughter, what an ordeal! Ah, My Wounds and My Heart are bleeding! What suffering to see My creation suffer hunger, sickness, pain, the scourge of wars!
I, beloved ones, bleed abundantly and in spite of your wickedness, your shortcomings, your disinterest in Me, your Good Shepherd is all eyes for you!
How much longer will you make Me wait, watching as a spectator your self-destruction?
How long will it last, My creation? O My lambs, have mercy on your Holy Mother! (3.10.94)
…Daughter, it is I who sustains you and I will continue to support you…I am the One who loves you and transforms your miseries into precious pearls…
Feel My Heart beating for you! Offer Me your sacrifices…Let Me lead you! (15.1.94)
O holy and luminous Wounds
Pity for men and for the nations of the world.
Mercy and pity,
O Holy Father,
for the Wounds of Thy righteous Son
Singing: O Holy Mother, pray let the wounds of the Lord be imprinted upon my heart.
● FOURTH DOLOROUS MARIAN STATION
Jesus meets His Most Holy Mother who consoles Him with a look of love
- Adoramus te Christe et benedicimus tibi
- Quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum.
“…Do not be surprised if our hearts shine with a flame you have never seen…
Look at them closely and speak of them, as they are united, so together they will triumph! …
Daughter, you can speak of the sweetest mystery that tells of Our eternal union…” (14.9.96)
“…Yes, oh yes, do not fear: I am ready to intervene with your precious cooperation so that the world may be immersed in the Love of My Mercy.
How dear these tears are! My soul, priestly victim, enter into the depths of My Holy Wounds (27.2.98).
O holy and luminous Wounds
Pity for men and for the nations of the world.
Mercy and pity,
O Holy Father,
for the Wounds of Thy righteous Son
Singing: O Holy Mother, pray let the wounds of the Lord be imprinted upon my heart.
● FIFTH DOLOROUS MARIAN STATION
The Blessed Virgin seeks new Cyrenees in the world to comfort Jesus with the offering of themselves
- Adoramus te Christe et benedicimus tibi
- Quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum.
“…Daughter, thus I call each one before My torment so that you may examine your heart, your conscience.
I am the source of forgiveness and love and how I wish to fill your heart with sincere faithfulness…” (3.10.97)
“…Receive, My child, the cry of love and sorrow that resounds in the empty skies of your creation.
Console Me, adore Me, repair Me, love Me, contemplate Me, be alive in Me, feed Me and weep not, endure as I endure… (3.10,97)
O holy and luminous Wounds
Pity for men and for the nations of the world.
Mercy and pity,
O Holy Father,
for the Wounds of Thy righteous Son
Singing: O Holy Mother, pray let the wounds of the Lord be imprinted upon my heart.
● SIXTH DOLOROUS MARIAN STATION
The Blessed Virgin calls us to imitate Veronica’s charity
- Adoramus te Christe et benedicimus tibi
- Quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum.
“…I am with you, my child; wipe away My Blood with your silent reparation… (14.11.95)
“…Behold your God, He who sits at the right hand of the Father, bends down over the world and offers, instruction, wisdom, charity, salvation and glory to all those who will become servants. Not wisdom, not wealth but misery and mud I seek to restore the brilliance of the Baptismal Font…” (14.11.95).
“… I reveal to you one of the great secrets for entering into the peace of God: “Charity”.
Remember, daughter: love, love, love your neighbour infinitely and forgive! All this constitutes renunciation and suffering…” (6.11.92)
O holy and luminous Wounds
Pity for men and for the nations of the world.
Mercy and pity,
O Holy Father,
for the Wounds of Thy righteous Son
Singing: O Holy Mother, pray let the wounds of the Lord be imprinted upon my heart.
● SEVENTH DOLOROUS MARIAN STATION
Jesus falls the second time under the sorrowful and weeping eyes of His Blessed Mother
- Adoramus te Christe et benedicimus tibi
- Quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum.
“…Look with Me at Golgotha: up there I had to carry Myself. How many falls; how many falls! My child, I always got up, because the Father was with Me and strengthened Me.
All those who will get up from their falls will be made holy by My Father who is in heaven” (13.8.93)
“…. The sick, the afflicted, the repentant thief, await Me! I love you; I love all and all I want to forgive once more and make you partakers of My glory, the prelude of Eternity…” (7.3.98)
O holy and luminous Wounds
Pity for men and for the nations of the world.
Mercy and pity,
O Holy Father,
for the Wounds of Thy righteous Son
Singing: O Holy Mother, pray let the wounds of the Lord be imprinted upon my heart.
● EIGHTH DOLOROUS MARIAN STATION
The Saviour is followed by some weeping women and the Blessed Virgin follows her Son
- Adoramus te Christe et benedicimus tibi
- Quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum.
“Do not weep any more: now listen to Me. Revive and rejoice. Rejoice because your eyes see the living and true God-Man. My young one, if you are in pain, it is a sign that you are in the pain of Our Most Holy Hearts, betrayed and humiliated, crucified and blasphemed…” (17.8.95).
“Poor these children of Mine being abandoned to their misfortune! O, how I suffer for them! I, Your Mystical Spouse, could not hide My sorrow from You; I ask You once more: will You suffer with Your unloved Love and offer Your Divine King Your sufferings in greater measure to justify(1) in His eyes the sin of Your sick brother? …” (6.4.98).
O holy and luminous Wounds
Pity for men and for the nations of the world.
Mercy and pity,
O Holy Father,
for the Wounds of Thy righteous Son
Singing: O Holy Mother, pray let the wounds of the Lord be imprinted upon my heart.
(1) cf. St Paul’s doctrine of justification.
● NINTH DOLOROUS MARIAN STATION
Jesus falls again and the Blessed Virgin kisses the earth three times in reparation
- Adoramus te Christe et benedicimus tibi
- Quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum.
“…Offer to Jesus the chalice of consolation without asking. Make Jesus live again in your heart and say: “Come, Lord Jesus! Come, Our Mystical Spouse! Come with the Mother!”
My children, always repeat these words so that Jesus is not abandoned only to the consolation that I offer Him. (24.5.98)
“…For too long I have suffered because of your incomprehension and coldness. Let Me enter your abode.
Prepare Me a temple, a huge church in your heart shrunken by the easy illusions of the world” (7.3.98).
O holy and luminous Wounds
Pity for men and for the nations of the world.
Mercy and pity,
O Holy Father,
for the Wounds of Thy righteous Son
Singing: O Holy Mother, pray let the wounds of the Lord be imprinted upon my heart.
● TENTH DOLOROUS MARIAN STATION
Jesus is stripped of His only garment and the Blessed Virgin offers Her headdress to be wrapped around the denuded body of Her Son.
- Adoramus te Christe et benedicimus tibi
- Quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum.
“…Draw from the sorrows of your Divine Spouse and let Me wrap you in the mantle of torture that I still throw over the red tortured shoulders…!
I will honour your martyrdom and you will glorify Me with the tears you shed during the hours. With your face stretched out towards Me you will annul indifference…” (17.9.98)
“Do not close yourself before the contempt and indelicacy of men! Open your arms and run towards the Cross!
Embrace it, accompany it, love it, venerate it with feelings of reparation for the consecrated souls who deserve hell! …” (10.1.99)
O holy and luminous Wounds
Pity for men and for the nations of the world.
Mercy and pity,
O Holy Father,
for the Wounds of Thy righteous Son
Singing: O Holy Mother, pray let the wounds of the Lord be imprinted upon my heart.
● ELEVENTH DOLOROUS MARIAN STATION
Jesus is nailed to the Cross, and the Holy Virgin, at the feet of her Son, implores with psalms God, the Father of forgiveness
- Adoramus te Christe et benedicimus tibi
- Quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum.
“…Offer yourself to Me again! Do it more often, thinking of the pains of the Crucified One whom you have known and married…” (10.1.99)
“…The uncertainty that stands like a stumbling-block in your passage is the bleeding wound of My Heart…
You are free and always will be free…
Your mistaken choice keeps Me constantly nailed to the Cross… Exalt the Light of My gallows with your inner passion…” (14.9.98)
O holy and luminous Wounds
Pity for men and for the nations of the world.
Mercy and pity,
O Holy Father,
for the Wounds of Thy righteous Son
Singing: O Holy Mother, pray let the wounds of the Lord be imprinted upon my heart.
● TWELFTH DOLOROUS MARIAN STATION
Jesus returns the Spirit to the Father after three hours of agony, and the Blessed Virgin dies in her soul with her Son
- Adoramus te Christe et benedicimus tibi
- Quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum.
“…The weight of my Cross! Now it was to become union and it was then that I uttered the cry, but it did not come from my Flesh but from my Soul.
The whole earth heard my act of abandonment to the Father and then was shaken! Even the depths of the sea and the highest peaks of the heavens heard my cry… My eyes were now covered with blood: I could hardly see…
My Heart was calling: “Mum, Mum, Mum!”
At that moment the solemn act of mercy of the Father who was in Me was established: to give My Mum to you all, through John, as an inheritance for the eternity of the world…
And still the Father continues to honour you infinitely today by giving it to you…’ (13.8.93)
O holy and luminous Wounds
Pity for men and for the nations of the world.
Mercy and pity,
O Holy Father,
for the Wounds of Thy righteous Son
Singing: O Holy Mother, pray let the wounds of the Lord be imprinted upon my heart.
● THIRTEENTH DOLOROUS MARIAN STATION
The lovable Redeemer, deposed from the Cross, is given to the Virgin Co-redemptrix
- Adoramus te Christe et benedicimus tibi
- Quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum.
“… It was not written: “Draw with joy from the fountains of salvation” and what else are these fountains if not My Holy Wounds, open and luminous, ready to quench the thirst of anyone who asks Me? (2.2.99)
“…From this day on, I will open wide innumerable doors to send you the graces that flow from My open Side…” (1.10.98)
“…Every moment you must pray to receive My blessing that drives away the spirit of torpor… Kiss the Wound of My right Foot and go! Meditate!” (7.11.98)
O holy and luminous Wounds
Pity for men and for the nations of the world.
Mercy and pity,
O Holy Father,
for the Wounds of Thy righteous Son
Singing: O Holy Mother, pray let the wounds of the Lord be imprinted upon my heart.
● FOURTEENTH DOLOROUS MARIAN STATION
Jesus is laid in the tomb and the Blessed Virgin shows us the Tabernacle where we can adore Him.
- Adoramus te Christe et benedicimus tibi
- Quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum.
“Come! Come closer to Me and enter into the contemplation of My sufferings. Too many have abandoned Me to loneliness, and in My Holy Tabernacle, with great intensity, I suffer!
Stop, o My soul. My consecrated one, and listen to the lament of the Divine Prisoner who has sweetly chained Himself to save you! Oh, how I long for you to come to My Holy Presence!
Night, day, hour after hour I wait, sighing for those few moments that in your hectic life you know how to give me!… perpetual adoration! How much joy it gives me. All graces you must ask for in adoration! Become faithful imitators of the most radiant angel in My Court: My Most Holy Mother.
She bathes My tortured Body with Her Holy Tears and with Her kisses She makes reparation for your disobedience. Enter as a consoling angel into My Dwelling Place” (2.1.99)
O holy and luminous Wounds
Pity for men and for the nations of the world.
Mercy and pity,
O Holy Father,
for the Wounds of Thy righteous Son
Singing: O Holy Mother, pray let the wounds of the Lord be imprinted upon my heart.
MISERERE (PSALM 50)
Have mercy on me, God,
in your kindness
In your compassion blot out my offense.
O wash me more and more from my guilt
and cleanse me from my sin.
My offenses truly I know them;
my sin is always before me.
Against you,
you alone, have I sinned;
what is evil in your sight I have done.
That you may be justified when you give sentence
and be without reproach when you judge.
O see, in guilt was I born,
a sinner was I conceived.
Indeed, you love truth in the heart;
then in the secret of my heart teach me wisdom.
O purify me, then I shall be clean;
O wash me, I shall be whiter than snow.
Make me hear rejoicing and gladness,
that the bones you have crushed may revive.
From my sins turn away your face
and blot out all my guilt.
A pure heart create for me, O God,
put a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from your presence,
nor deprive me of your holy spirit.
Give me again the joy of your help;
with a spirit of fervour sustain me,
that I may teach transgressors your ways
and sinners may return to you.
O rescue me, God, my helper,
and my tongue shall ring out your goodness.
O Lord, open my lips
and my mouth shall declare your praise.
For in sacrifice you take no delight,
burnt offering from me you would refuse;
my sacrifice, a contrite spirit.
A humbled, contrite heart you will not spurn.
In your goodness, show favour to Zion:
rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
Then you will be pleased with lawful sacrifice,
holocausts offered on your altar.
Amen.
OUR FATHER…
HAIL MARY…
GLORY BE…
(for the intentions of the Pope)
● FIFTEENTH GLORIOUS MARIAN STATION
Jesus, Son of the Father, rising from the dead, appears to the Blessed Virgin who, in tears and fasting, waits to see her Son return to strength and beauty
Praise, honour and glory to Thee, Lord Jesus. “Christ, Son of the Living God, tangible presence of the Father descended on earth, Thy glorious reign come, Thy glorious reign come, Thy glorious reign come, Amen”.
“…Beloved daughter, the entire universe remains in awe before the explosion of purest and most powerful Love poured into the sepulchre and radiating from it. Every living person watches and lives in silence the glorious moment of My ascension to the Father.
Your Jesus in his heavens returns! I will not leave you orphans, I told you, for I have desired to reveal to you the profound secrets of My Sacred Heart! You can understand what the Sacraments are and among them shines like the Sun the Eucharist, My Body and Blood…
…I am just Me in you when you receive Me… As yesterday, so today I return from My heavens to sit in the heavens of your heart! Oh, if they were more sublime, how happy the “Mother” would be!”. (night 11-12.4.1998).
ANIMA CHRISTI (SOUL OF CHRIST)
SOUL OF CHRIST, SANCTIFY ME.
BODY OF CHRIST, SAVE ME,
BLOOD OF CHRIST, INEBRIATE ME.
WATER FROM THE SIDE OF CHRIST, WASH ME.
PASSION OF CHRIST, STRENGHTEN ME.
O GOOD JESUS, HEAR ME.
WITHIN THY WOUNDS HIDE ME.
SUFFER ME NOT TO BE SEPARATED FROM THEE.
FROM THE MALIGNANT ENEMY, DEFEND ME.
IN THE HOUR OF MY DEATH, CALL ME
AND BID ME COME TO THEE
THAT WITH THY SAINTS, I MAY PRAISE THEE FOR EVER AND EVER.
AMEN