II – Jesus is Made to Bear His Cross

“Like a lamb that is led to slaughter, and
like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth.”
Isaiah 53:7

V. We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You. (Genuflect)
R. Because by Your holy Cross You have redeemed the world. (Stand)
V. A heavy Cross is laid upon the bruised shoulders of Jesus. He receives it with meekness, even a secret joy, for it is the instrument with which He will redeem the world. (Kneel)
R. Jesus, grant us by virtue of Your Cross and bitter Passion, to cheerfully submit and willingly embrace all the trials and difficulties of our earthly pilgrimage, and may we be always ready to take up our cross daily and follow You. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
Recite Act of Contrition.
V. Lord Jesus, crucified,
R. Have mercy on us! (Stand)
Cujus animam gementem,
Contristatam et dolentem,
Pertransivit gladius.

Through her heart, His sorrow sharing,
All His bitter anguish bearing,
Now at length the sword has passed.