SECOND   STATION JESUS TAKES UP HIS CROSS

We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you. Because by your holy cross Cross   you have redeemed the world. Carrying his Cross, Jesus went forth to the place called Calvary. Hail, 0 Christ our King! You alone had pity on the folly of our sins. Obedient to the will of the Father, you are led forth to be crucified, like an innocent lamb to the slaughter. To you be glory; to you be triumph and victory over sin and death; to you the crown of highest honor and acclaim. The Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. For the wickedness of his people he has stricken him.

Let Us Pray

Lord, you once said:   I Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, /
for I am gentle and lowly of heart, / and you will find rest for your souls. /
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. / Grant that we may be able
so to carry it as to obtain your saving grace. This we ask of you now
living and reigning for ever.    Amen.

WHO ON CHRIST’S DEAR MOTHER THINKING,
SUCH A CUP OF SORROW DRINKING,
WOULD NOT SHARE HER SORROWS DEEP ?