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



 

VI

REFLECTION

His face blood-stained,

grime-weary, terrified and tired,

Jesus shuddered, step by step, along.

Veronica, hesitantly tender,

alive to opportunity,

from the shadows stepped

and with her woman's veil touched the face

and bathed the sorrow

to the flow of her tears.

Veronica, Veronica,

so tender, so alive.

PRAYER
Jesus, our brother,

You rewarded Veronica for her courage.

You left your face upon her veil.

You will reward us for our courage,

you will leave the imprint of your face

upon our lives.      

"By this will all know

that you are my disciples:

that you love one another."

Help us forget our fears and reach out

to serve our needy brothers and sisters.

Brave but trembling came the woman,

None but she would flaunt the Roman,

Moved by love beyond her fear.

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

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Sabat Mater

Can the human heart refrain
From partaking in her pain,
In that Mother's pain untold?

 

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