FOURTH   STATION


JESUS MEETS HIS AFFLICTED MOTHER

FOURTH STATION
V We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise you.

R Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world

To what shall I compare you ? Or to what shall I liken you, virgin daughter of Jerusalem ? For great as the sea is your distress. 0 Mother of mercy, grant that we may always realize in ourselves the death of Jesus and share with him in his saving passion.

V A sword of sorrow has pierced your soul.

R And has filled your heart with bitter pain.

Let Us Pray

Lord Jesus Christ, / at the hour of your cruel death on the Cross, / a sword of sorrow pierced the grieving soul of the Virgin Mary, your Mother. / May she plead for clemency in our behalf, now and at the hour of our death. / This we ask of you now living and reigning for ever.     Amen.

MAKE ME FEEL AS YOU HAVE FELT; MAKE MY SOUL TO GLOW AND MELT WITH THE LOVE OF CHRIST MY LORD.

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