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Jesus falls the third time
V. We adore Thee, O Christ,
and we praise Thee.
R. Because by Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world.
Consider the third fall of Jesus Christ. His weakness was extreme, and the
cruelty of His executioners excessive, who tried to hasten His steps when
He had scarcely strength to move. Ah, my outraged Jesus, by the merits of
the weakness Thou didst suffer in going to Calvary, give me strength sufficient
to conquer all human respect and all my wicked passions, which have led me
to despise Thy friendship. I love Thee, Jesus, my love, with my whole heart;
I repent of having offended Thee. Never permit me to offend Thee again. Grant
that I may love Thee always; and then do with me what Thou wilt.
All:
Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy
will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven. And 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.
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.
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.