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Jesus` body is removed from the cross
V. We adore Thee, O Christ,
and we praise Thee.
R. Because by Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world.
Consider that, our Lord having expired, two of His disciples, Joseph and
Nicodemus, took Him down from the cross, and placed Him in the arms of His
afflicted Mother, who received Him with unutterable tenderness, and pressed
Him to her bosom.
O Mother of Sorrow, for the love of this Son, accept me for thy servant and
pray to Him for me. And Thou, my Redeemer, since Thou hast died for me, permit
me to love Thee; for I wish but Thee, my Jesus, and I repent of ever 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.