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Sorrowful Mysteries
The Agony in the Garden
In His anguish He prayed with all the greater intensity,
and His sweat became like drops of blood
falling to the ground. Then He rose from prayer
and came to His disciples, only to find them
asleep, exhausted with grief.
(Luke 22:44-45)
Fruit of the Mystery:
Sorrow for Sin
The Scourging at the Pillar
Pilate's next move was to take Jesus and have Him
scourged.
(John 19:1)
Fruit of the Mystery:
Purity
Crowning with Thorns
They stripped off His clothes and wrapped Him in a
scarlet military cloak. Weaving a crown out of
thorns they fixed it on His head, and stuck a reed in
His right hand ...
(Matthew 27:28-29)
Fruit of the Mystery:
Courage
Carrying of the Cross
... carrying the cross by Himself, He went out to
what is called the Place of the Skull (in Hebrew,
Golgotha).
(John 19:17)
Fruit of the Mystery:
Patience
The Crucifixion
Jesus uttered a loud cry and said, "Father, into Your
hands I commend My spirit." After He said this, He
expired.
(Luke 23:46)
Fruit of the Mystery:
Perseverance