V. We adore Thee, O Christ,
and we praise Thee.
R. Because by Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world.
Consider, that Jesus, in making this journey with the cross on
His shoulders, thought of us, and offered for us, to His Father,
the death that He was about to undergo. My most beloved Jesus, I embrace
all the tribulations that Thou hast destined for me until death.
I beseech Thee, by the merits of the pain Thou didst suffer
in carrying Thy cross, to give me the necessary help to carry
mine with perfect patience and resignation. I love Thee, Jesus,
my love, I repent of having offended Thee. Never permit me
to separate myself from Thee again. Grant that I may love Thee
always, and then do with me what Thou wilt. |
