V. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee.
R. Because by Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world.
Consider that the disciples carried the body of Jesus to bury
it, accompanied by His holy Mother, who arranged it in the sepulchre
with her own hands. They then closed the tomb and all withdrew.
Ah, my buried Jesus, I kiss the stone that encloses Thee. But
Thou didst rise again the third day. I beseech Thee, by Thy resurrection,
make me rise glorious with Thee at the last day, to be always united
with Thee in heaven, to praise Thee and love Thee forever. I love
Thee, and I repent of ever having offended Thee. Never permit me
to offend Thee again. Grant that I may love Thee; and then do with
me what Thou wilt. |
