The Carrying of the Cross

† The Carrying of the Cross. †
Ecce homo: the meaning, origin and fulfillment of man is to be found in Christ, the God who humbles himself out of love “even unto death, death on a cross”

Our Father, who art in heaven hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen

1. Then he said to them all: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself (Luke 9:23a)
Hail Mary, full of grace.
The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen

2. “…and take up his cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23b)
Hail Mary…

3. So the soldiers took charge of Jesus. Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). (John 19:17)
Hail Mary…

4. As they led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. (Luke 23:26)
Hail Mary…

5. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, (Matt 11:29a)
Hail Mary…

6. for I am gentle and humble in heart, (Matt 11:29b)
Hail Mary…

7. And you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matt 11:29c, 30)
Hail Mary…

8. A large crowd of people followed Jesus, including many women who mourned and lamented him. (Luke 23:27)
Hail Mary…

9. Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep instead for yourselves and for your children, (Luke 23:28)
Hail Mary…

10. For if these things are done when the wood is green what will happen when it is dry?” (Luke 23:31)
Hail Mary…

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen

O my Jesus, forgive us of our sins.
Save us from the fires of hell.
Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.
Amen

Come, Holy Spirit, come by means of the powerful intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, your well-beloved Spouse.

O Sacrament, Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine, All praise and all thanksgiving, be every moment Thine.

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