XII – Jesus Dies on the Cross

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
Psalm 22:1

V. We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You. (Genuflect)
R. Because by Your holy Cross You have redeemed the world. (Stand)
V. Jesus hangs on the Cross from the third until the ninth hour, the weight of His Body borne by His pierced hands. His Blood runs in streams down His Body, and saturates the earth. In the midst of excruciating pain, He pardons His murderers, then promises the bliss of eternal Paradise to the thief on the Cross beside Him. He dedicates His blessed Mother and beloved disciple to one another’s care. All is now finished, and meekly bowing down His Head, He surrenders His Spirit. (Kneel)
R. Jesus, we wholeheartedly embrace the Cross, where You loved us enough to take our place. In Your Death is all of our hope. From now on, let us live only for You, so whether we live or die, we may be wholly Yours. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
Recite Act of Contrition.
V. Lord Jesus, crucified,
R. Have mercy on us! (Stand)

Tui nati vulnerati,
Tam dignati pro me pati
Poenas mecum divide.

Let me share with thee His pain,
Who for all our sins was slain
Who for me in torments died.