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TAT I O N

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Jesus Meets His Sorrowful Mother

C.

We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You.

P.

Because of Your holy Cross You have redeemed the world.

C.

Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many

in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted so that

the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. And you

yourself a sword will pierce (Luke 2:34-35).

Jesus: (C.)

Although all the works that come into being by

My will are exposed to great sufferings, consider whether

any of them has been subject to greater difficulties than

that work which is directlyMine—the work of Redemp-

tion. You should not worry too much about adversities.

(1643).

S. Faustina: (P.)

I saw the Blessed Virgin, unspeakably

beautiful. She held me close to herself and said to me, I am

Mother to you all, thanks to the unfathomable mercy of

God.Most pleasing tome is that soul which faithfully carries

out the will of God. Be courageous. Do not fear apparent

obstacles, but fix your gaze upon the Passion of my Son, and

in this way you will be victorious (449).

All:

Mary, Mother of Mercy, be near me always, especially

in suffering as you were on your Son’s way of the cross.

C.

You, who suffered wounds for us,

P.

Christ Jesus, have mercy on us.

Sung Verse:

Can the human heart refrain

From partaking in her pain

In that Mother’s pain untold?

Excerpts from the newly revised

Way of the Cross

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