We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You, because by Your holy Cross, You have redeemed the world.

Scripture

"Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep instead for yourselves and for your children." (Luke 23, 28)

"Anyone who does not remain in Me will be thrown out like a branch and wither." (John 15, 6)

"I tell you, if you do not repent, you will all perish!" (Luke 13, 3)



Meditation

Consider how those women wept with compassion at seeing Jesus in such a pitiable state, streaming with blood, as He walked along. But Jesus said to them: Weep not for Me, but for your children.



Prayer

My Jesus, laden with sorrows, I weep for the offenses I have committed against You, because of the pains they have deserved, and still more because of the displeasure they have caused You, Who have loved me so much. It is Your love, more than the fear of hell, which causes me to weep for my sins. My Jesus, I love You more than myself; I repent of having offended You. Never permit me to offend You again. Grant that I may love you always; and then do with me what You will.