We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee,
because by Thy holy cross, Thou hast redeemed the world.



 

XIII

REFLECTION

Dead, lifeless flesh, body without spirit,

heart exposed as if to reveal

the emptiness.

Gone the smiling face,

the impassioned gesture,

the vital step,

the twisting agony.

Lifeless body,

taken down,

passive,

supple.

Lifeless in a mother's arms.

PRAYER
Jesus, our brother,

You are laid in the arms of your mother.

The agony is over.

But the resurrection is not yet.

Your Father's plan requires patience.

So it is with us.

We reach moments when

only patience can carry us on.

We know that something better will come.

But when?

Help us share your patience

and the patience of your mother.

Stunned and stricken, Mary, Mother

In your arms was placed our brother,

"Full of grace" now filled with grief.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be to the Father
 
Jesus Christ, crucified, have mercy on us!

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Sabat Mater

Let me mingle tears with thee.
Mourning Him Who mourned for me,
All the days that I may live.
 

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