Page 9 - Way of the Cross

T H I R D S TAT I O N :
Jesus Falls the First Time
C. We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You.
P. Because of Your holy Cross You have redeemed the world.
C. We had all gone astray like sheep, each following his own
way; But the Lord laid upon Him the guilt of us all (Isaiah
53:6, 12).
Jesus: (C.) Involuntary offenses of souls do not hinder
My love for themor prevent Me fromunitingMyself with
them. But voluntary offenses, even the smallest, obstruct
My graces, and I cannot lavish My gifts on such souls
(1641).
S. Faustina: (P.) My Jesus, despite Your graces, I see and feel
all my misery. … O my Jesus, how prone I am to evil, and
this forces me to be constantly vigilant. But I do not lose
heart. I trust God’s grace, which abounds in the worst misery
(606).
All: Merciful Lord, preserve me from every, even the tiniest
but voluntary and conscious infidelity.
C. You, who suffered wounds for us,
P. Christ Jesus, have mercy on us.
Sung Verse: Is there one who would not weep,
Whelmed in miseries so deep
Christ’s dear Mother to behold?
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