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C. We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You.
P. Because of Your holy Cross You have redeemed the world.
C. Though He was harshly treated, He submitted and
opened not His mouth. Like a lamb led to the slaughter
or a sheep before the shearers, He was silent and opened not
His mouth. Oppressed and condemned, though He had
done no wrong nor spoken any falsehood. But the Lord was
pleased to crush Him in infirmity. Because of His affliction
He shall see the light in fullness of days (Isaiah 53:7-10).
Jesus: (C.) My child, know that the greatest obstacles to
holiness are discouragement and an exaggerated anxiety.
These will deprive you of the ability to practice virtue. Do
not lose heart in coming for pardon, for I amalways ready
to forgive you. As often as you beg for it, you glorify My
mercy. (1488).
S. Faustina: (P.) My Jesus, despite Your graces, I see and feel
all my misery. I begin my day with battle and end it with
battle. As soon as I conquer one obstacle, ten more appear
to take its place. But I am not worried, because I know that
this is the time of struggle, not peace (606).
All: Merciful Lord, I give over to You that which is my exclu-
sive property, that is, my sin and my human weakness. I beg
You, may my misery drown in Your unfathomable mercy.
C. You, who suffered wounds for us,
P. Christ Jesus, have mercy on us.
Sung Verse: Wounded with His ev’ry wound
Steep my soul till it hath swooned
In His very Blood away.
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