Sorrowful Mysteries | Rosario de la Aurora

1st sorrowful mystery

The Agony of Jesus in the Garden

Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane

Word of God · Lk 22,39-44; Mt 26,36-39

Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. Then saith he unto them: “My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me”. And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying: “O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt”. And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

Meditation

In the forsaking prayer to the Father, Jesus found strength, trust, and an angel was sent to comfort Him. This fight and this victory are only possible with prayer. Through his prayer, Jesus is the victorious over the devil, from the beginning to the last battle of his agony. Let us ask to forsake ourselves to God, to always do His will. Amen.

Pray: Our Father · 10 Hail Marys · Glory Be · Aspirations

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 (10 times) ▾

Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst 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 ▾

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.

Aspirations ▾

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy. Amen.

V. Give us, Oh Lord, good life to have a good death
R. Through the merits of Thy Sacred life, passion and death.

V. Mary, Mother of Grace, Mother of Piety and Mercy
R. Give us protection in life, at death and even after death.

My God, I believe, I adore, I hope and I love You! I ask pardon of You for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope and do not love You!

V. Sacred Heart of Jesus,
R. I place all my trust in you.

V. Sweet Heart of Mary,
R. be my salvation.

V. Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
R. assist me in my last agony.

V. St Joseph my father and lord
R. Teach me to love Jesus and Mary more each day.

Ave, Ave, Ave Maria

2nd sorrowful mystery

The Scourging of Jesus at the Pillar

The scourging of Our Lord Jesus Christ at the pillar

Word of God · Jn 18,38-40

Pilate again went out to the Jews and said to them, “I find no guilt in him. (...) Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” They cried out again, “Not this one but Barabbas!” (...) Pilate had Jesus scourged.

Meditation

How many pains, how many torments, and how many wounds on the body of Jesus? How much blood falls to the ground, while His tormentors laugh, insult him, and gather their strength to hit the innocent body of Jesus again? Let us ask to accept every insult for the love of our Lord, and also a true regret for our sins. Amen.

Pray: Our Father · 10 Hail Marys · Glory Be · Aspirations

Our Father ▾

Hail Mary (10 times) ▾

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.

Aspirations ▾

3rd sorrowful mystery

The Crowning with Thorns

Word of God · Mt 27,29-30

Weaving a crown out of thorns, they placed it on his head, and a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him, they mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” They spat upon him and took the reed and kept striking him on the head.

Meditation

Think of the indignity, outrage, pain, and humiliation that Jesus suffered. They striped Him of every dignity, He was treated as the guilt of our worst sins. He seems to say to us: “Why do you despair when you suffer? Is that the way you love me? Meditate about my passions and find in them great riches.” Let us ask the gift of patience to accept all humiliations, thinking of how Jesus suffered for us. Amen.

Pray: Our Father · 10 Hail Marys · Glory Be · Aspirations

Our Father ▾

Hail Mary (10 times) ▾

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.

Aspirations ▾

4th sorrowful mystery

The Carrying of the Cross

Word of God · Mt 27,31-32

And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the cloak, dressed him in his own clothes, and led him off to crucify him. As they were going out, they met a Cyrenian named Simon; this man they pressed into service to carry his cross.

Meditation

Even if He had suffered just for you, Jesus would have accepted such pains, great is His love for you. Along the road to Calvary Jesus sees Mary, His Mother. Can we imagine the moment when their eyes met? Oh how Her Heart must have ached. Let us pray to Mary for the grace to always accept our cross. Amen.

Pray: Our Father · 10 Hail Marys · Glory Be · Aspirations

Our Father ▾

Hail Mary (10 times) ▾

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.

Aspirations ▾

5th sorrowful mystery

The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus

Word of God · Lk 23,33-34, 44-46; Jn 19,33-35

When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him (...) Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” (...) It was now about noon and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon because of an eclipse of the sun. (...) Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit”; and when he had said this he breathed his last. When they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs, but one soldier thrust his lance into his side, and immediately blood and water flowed out.

Meditation

Jesus wishes to see us close to His Mother; He wishes that, like children, we keep our hand in the hand of Mary. That is what He wants. He asks us to look to the heavenly Mother, that is depend on Her. He asks that we accept Our Lady as our true Mother, who will ignite in us a fervent love of Her Son. Mary, we trust in You, take us and put us in the refuge of Your Immaculate Heart, heal with Your humility our pride, that so often takes us far from God. Amen.

Pray: Our Father · 10 Hail Marys · Glory Be · Aspirations

Our Father ▾

Hail Mary (10 times) ▾

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.

Aspirations ▾