XIII – Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross

“Is it nothing to you, all you who
pass by? Look and see if there is
any sorrow like my sorrow.”
Lamentations 1:12

V. We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You. (Genuflect)
R. Because by Your holy Cross You have redeemed the world. (Stand)
V. Joseph of Arimathaea goes to Pilate, and begs the Body of Jesus to be released; Pilate commands the Body to be delivered to him; It is anointed and wrapped in linen clothes by Joseph and Nicodemus, to be prepared for burial. (Kneel)
R. Jesus, grant that we may never turn away from the Cross which You have laid upon us. Your great love for humanity, Your suffering and Your sacrifice all flow from the Cross, which You humbly carried to completion to fulfill Your plan for our salvation. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
Recite Act of Contrition.
V. Lord Jesus, crucified,
R. Have mercy on us! (Stand)
Fac me tecum pie flere,
Crucifixo condolere,
Donec ego vixero.

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