VIII
Jesus meets the daughters of Jerusalem
V. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee.
R. Because by Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world.
Consider that those women wept with compassion at seeing Jesus in so pitiable
a state, streaming with blood, as He walked along. But Jesus said to them,
"Weep not for Me but for your children."
My Jesus, laden with sorrows, I weep for the offenses that I have committed
against Thee, because of the pains which they have deserved, and still more
because of the displeasure which they have caused Thee, Who hast loved me
so much. It is Thy love, more than the fear of hell, which causes me to weep
for my sins. My Jesus, I love Thee more than myself; 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.