IX – Jesus Falls the Third Time

“He has walled me about
so that I cannot escape;
he has made my chains heavy.”
Lamentations 3:7

V. We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You. (Genuflect)
R. Because by Your holy Cross You have redeemed the world. (Stand)
V. Jesus, arriving exhausted at the foot of Calvary, falls for the third time to the ground. His love for us, however, is not diminished nor extinguished. How great was the burden of our sins, to cause Jesus to fall so often! By taking them upon Himself, out of great love for us, we are saved from the abyss of hell. (Kneel)
R. Jesus, my heart is filled with gratitude that You have saved me from a life of sin and death, as I have so often deserved. Ignite within me a passion to turn from my sinful ways, and grant me the grace to persevere in faith for the rest of all my days. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
Recite Act of Contrition.
V. Lord Jesus, crucified,
R. Have mercy on us! (Stand)

Eia Mater, fons amoris,
Me sentire vim doloris.
Fac, ut tecum lugeam.

O thou Mother! fount of love,
Touch my spirit from above.
Make my heart with thine accord.