Sorrowful Mysteries — 5 / 5

The Crucifixion and Death

Fruit: Salvation / Self-denial

What Happens

Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies after three hours of agony. He forgives those who crucify him and commends his spirit to the Father.

The cross is the ultimate sign of God's love. Jesus gave everything — His very life — so that we might be saved. There is no greater love.

At the place called the Skull, they crucified him. Jesus cried out: "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit," and breathed his last.

— Luke 23:33–46

The Holy See

Vatican Rosary — Sorrowful Mysteries

“On the Cross, Jesus completes the sacrifice that reconciles humanity with God.”

St. John Paul II

Rosarium Virginis Mariae

“The Rosary leads the faithful to gaze upon Christ crucified, the source of all grace.”

•What does Jesus' sacrifice on the cross mean for me personally?

•Is there someone I need to forgive, following Jesus' example on the cross?

Start the guided Rosary with this mystery set selected.