1st Sorrowful Mystery – The Agony in the Garden

Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsmani, He advanced a little and fell prostrate in prayer. “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass me by.” ~ ~ Matt 26: 36-39

Fruit of the Mystery: Sorrow for Sin

Our Father …

Matt 26:36-37 – Then Jesus came with them into a country place which is called Gethsemani. And he said to his disciples: Sit you here, till I go yonder and pray. And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to grow sorrowful and to be sad.

Hail Mary …

Matt 26:38 – Then he saith to them: My soul is sorrowful even unto death. Stay you here and watch with me.

Hail Mary …

Luke 22:41 – And he was withdrawn away from them a stone’s cast. And kneeling down, he prayed.

Hail Mary …

Luke 22:42 – Saying: Father, if thou wilt, remove this chalice from me: but yet not my will, but thine be done.

Hail Mary …

Luke 22:43 – And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him.

Hail Mary …

Luke 22:43 – And being in an agony, he prayed the longer.

Hail Mary …

Luke 22:44 – And his sweat became as drops of blood, trickling down upon the ground.

Hail Mary …

Matt 26:40 – And he cometh to his disciples and findeth them asleep. And he saith to Peter: What? Could you not watch one hour with me?

Hail Mary …

Matt 26:41 – Watch ye: and pray that ye enter not into temptation.

Hail Mary …

Matt 26:41 – The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Hail Mary … & Glory Be …