Jesus Takes His Cross
V. We adore you O Christ, and we praise you. R. Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world.
Reading: (John 19:17)
So they took Jesus, and he went out, bearing his own cross, to the place of a skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha.
Christ Speaks
This cross, this chunk of tree, is what my father chose for me. The crosses you must bear are largely products of your daily life. Your weakness, dissatisfaction, insufficiency. And yet my father, your father chose them too, for you. Receive them from his hands.
Congregation
Lord Jesus, I take my daily cross. I welcome the monotony, discomfort of all kinds, my disappointments, tensions, setbacks, cares, worries, all of them. I accept them. Remind me often that in carrying my cross, I am carrying yours with you.
Hail Mary...
V. Grant us your help, O Lord! R. Grant us your help! V. May the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. R. Amen.
Hymn
O quam tristis et afflícta
Fuit illa benedícta,
Mater Unigéniti!
Oh, how sad and sore distressed
Was that mother highly blessed
Of the sole-begotten one!