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The Cross is the hope of Christians.
The Cross is the resurrection of the dead.
The Cross is the way of the lost.
The Cross is the savior of the lost.
The Cross is the staff of the lame.
The Cross is the guide of the blind.
The Cross is the strength of the weak.
The Cross is the doctor of the sick.
The Cross is the aim of the priests.
The Cross is the hope of the hopeless.
The Cross is the freedom of the slaves.
The Cross is the power of the kings.
The Cross is the water of the seeds.
The Cross is the consolation of the bondsmen.
The Cross is the source of those who seek water.
The Cross is the cloth of the naked.
We thank you, Father, for the Cross.
Amen.
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Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Cross, on which the Lamb of God was offered for the sins of the world, Deliver and save us.
Hope of Christians, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Pledge of the Resurrection from the dead, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Shelter of persecuted innocence, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Guide of the blind, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Way of those who have gone astray, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Staff of the lame, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Consolation of the poor, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Restraint of the powerful, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Destruction of the proud, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Refuge of sinners, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Trophy of victory over hell, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Terror of demons, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Mistress of youth, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Succor of the distressed, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Hope of the hopeless, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Star of the mariner, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Harbor of the wrecked, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Rampart of the besieged, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Father of orphans, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Defense of widows, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Counsel of the just, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Judge of the wicked, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Rest of the afflicted, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Safeguard of childhood, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Strength of manhood, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Last hope of the aged, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Light of those who sit in darkness, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Splendor of kings, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Civilizer of the world, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Buckler impenetrable, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Wisdom of the foolish, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Liberty of slaves, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Knowledge of the ignorant, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Sure rule of life, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Heralded by prophets, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Preached by apostles, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Glory of martyrs, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Study of anchorites, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Chastity of virgins, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Joy of priests, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Foundation of the Church, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Salvation of the world, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Destruction of idolatry, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Stumbling-block of the Jews, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Condemnation of the ungodly, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Support of the weak, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Medicine of the sick, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Health of the leprous, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Strength of the paralytic, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Bread of the hungry, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Fountain of those that thirst, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Clothing of the naked, Save us, O Holy Cross.
Lamb of God, Who was offered on the cross for the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who was offered on the cross for the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who was offered on the cross for the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
V. We adore You, O Christ, and we Praise You.
R. Because by Your Holy Cross, You have redeemed the world.
Let us Pray:
O God, Who for the redemption of the world was pleased to be born in a stable and to die upon a cross and by Your holy sufferings which we, Your unworthy servants, call to mind: by Your Holy Cross and by Your death, deliver us from the pains of hell, and grant to conduct us to the place where you did the good thief who was crucified with you, You, who live and reign eternally in heaven. Amen.
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My good and dear Jesus,
I kneel before you,
asking you most earnestly to engrave upon my heart
a deep and lively faith, hope, and charity,
with true repentance for my sins,
and a firm resolve to make amends.
As I reflect upon your five wounds,
and dwell upon them with deep compassion and grief,
I recall, good Jesus,
the words the prophet David spoke long ago concerning yourself:
“They have pierced my hands and my feet;
they have counted all my bones!”
Amen.
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Oh, Adorable Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, You have suffered death on the Cross for our sins.
Oh, Holy Cross of Jesus, be my true light!
Oh, Holy Cross, fill my soul with good thoughts.
Oh, Holy Cross, ward off from me all things that are evil.
Oh, Holy Cross, ward off from me all dangers and deaths and give me life everlasting!
Oh, Crucified Jesus of Nazareth, have mercy on me now and forever.
In honor of the Precious Blood of Jesus, His death, resurrection and ascension which leads to everlasting life; true as Jesus was born on Christmas Day; true as Jesus was crucified on Good Friday; true as Joseph and Nicodemus took Jesus down from the cross and buried Him; true as Jesus ascended into Heaven; may He preserve me from my enemies visible and invisible forever.
Oh, Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me! Mary and Joseph pray for me.
Lord Jesus Christ, through Your suffering the Cross grant me strength to bear my Cross without fear or dread and give me the grace that I may follow You. Amen.
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St. Andrew the Apostle was martyred. He died nailed to a cross. His desire to be identified with Christ was so great that when he was being led toward the place of his martyrdom, and saw his own cross in the distance, he cried:
“O good Cross, made beautiful by the body of the Lord:
long have I desired you, ardently have I loved you,
unceasingly have I sought you out;
and now you are ready for my eager soul.
Receive me from among men and restore me to my Master,
so that he-who, by means of you,
in dying redeemed me-may receive me.
Amen.”
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Lord Jesus Christ, I thank You, who laid down your life for me so meekly.
You bore the nails so patiently,
You were raised upon the cross so mercilessly,
You hung there so painfully,
You wept so bitterly,
You cried aloud piercingly,
You shed your blood plentifully, and for me, a sinner, You suffered death unquestionably.
Now, Lord Jesus Christ, I commend myself to your love,
to the power of your passion, to the depths of your endless mercy.
Jesus Christ, in your immeasurable pity,
keep alive within me the memory of your bitter death, of your holy wounds,
so that in sickness and in health, I may remember you mercy.
Gentle Jesus, defend me from all danger,
and keep me so that I may stand before You in joy.
Defend my soul, Lord Jesus Christ,
which You have bought with your precious blood.
Amen.
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O my God,
I thank You for this cross You’ve allowed me to carry.
Please give me the strength and faith
to persevere so that I may bring glory to Your Name,
all while withstanding the burden of its weight.
Thank You for offering me a share in Your suffering.
I know You have always been, are now, and ever will be,
at my side every step of the way.
Thank You also for every “Simon” You have sent
to help me bear this cross.
I’ve prayed so often that this thorn in my flesh
would be removed,
but I trust that Your grace is sufficient.
Change my heart’s troubled cry of:
“How long Lord?”
into words of trust:
“However long, O Lord.”
May I seek only to do Your will,
and to unite my sufferings with Your passion.
Help me to not get lost in my own self-concerns,
but that I may find in these trials
a way to greater virtue,
a call to prayer,
and a path to trust in You alone.
Permit me not to waste my pain,
but to make of all these struggles
a sacrificial offering for others, Lord;
when I am weary and I fall,
exhausted under the weight of this cross,
please give me the courage to press on as You did.
Lord Jesus, I embrace with love my cross,
as a share in Your own.
By Your grace, may I carry it all the way
to the vision of Your glory.
I abandon myself totally to Your will.
Christ Jesus, I trust in You.
Amen.
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My Lord Jesus Christ,
You made this journey to die for me with love unutterable,
and I have so many times unworthily abandoned You;
but now I love You with my whole heart,
and because I love You,
I repent sincerely for having ever offended You.
Pardon me, my God,
and permit me to accompany You on this journey.
You go to die for love of me;
I wish also, my beloved Redeemer,
to die for love of You.
My Jesus, I will live and die always united to You.
After praying the Stations, pray:
5 Our Father...
5 Hail Mary...
5 Glory Be...
in honor of the Passion of Jesus Christ,
and once for the intention of the holy Father.
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O God,
Who willed to hallow the standard of the life-giving Cross
by the Precious Blood of Your only-begotten Son;
grant, we beseech You,
that they who rejoice in honoring the same holy Cross,
may rejoice also in Your ever-present protection.
Through the same Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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My exalted Lord,
I turn to You in my need
and with the utmost faith
in Your divine power to save.
Please give me the grace I need
to fully embrace every cross in my life
with hope and faith in You.
Please transform my crosses
so that You will be exalted through them
and so that they will become an instrument
of Your glory and grace.
Jesus, I trust in You.
Amen.
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Morning Prayer:
Father God, how can we thank you enough for the sacrifice of Your Son on the cross of Calvary? Your plan of salvation is beautiful, and we rejoice that You’ve made a way for us to be in a relationship with You and to live with You forever. How we long for the world to know the truth and to participate in the redemption of Jesus Christ! We intercede this morning for all who don’t know You that they may hear the gospel and that their hearts would be fertile soil to receive the truth of Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.
Evening Prayer:Father God, tonight we are awed at the mystery of Christ’s death and all that He accomplished for us on the cross. We are humbled at such amazing love that gives all so that we might live. Jesus announced on the cross that “It is finished” and so tonight, we rest in faith that His sacrifice covers our sins. His grace is sufficient for us and for that we are truly thankful. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
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Take up Your Cross
Take up your cross, the Savior said,
If you would my disciple be;
Deny yourself, the world forsake,
And humbly follow after me.
Take up your cross, be not ashamed!
Let not disgrace your spirit fill!
For God himself endured to die
Upon a cross, on Calvary's hill.
Take up your cross, which gives you strength,
Which makes your trembling spirit brave:
'Twill guide you to a better home
And lead to vict'ry o'er the grave.Take up your cross, and follow Christ,
Nor think till death to lay it down;
For only they who bear the cross
May hope to wear the glorious crown.
Lift High the Cross Refrain: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim,
Till all the world adore His sacred name.Led on their way by this triumphant sign,
The hosts of God in conquering ranks combine.Each newborn servant of the Crucified
Bears on the brow the seal of Him who died.O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,
As Thou hast promised, draw the world to Thee.So shall our song of triumph ever be:
Praise to the Crucified for victory.
O Cross of Christ, Immortal Tree O Cross of Christ, immortal tree
On which our Saviour died,
The world is sheltered by your arms
That bore the Crucified.
From bitter death and barren wood
the tree of life is made;
Its branches bear unfailing fruit
And leaves that never fade.
O faithful Cross, you stand unmoved
While ages run their course;
Foundation of the universe,
Creation’s minding force.Give glory to the risen Christ
And to his Cross give praise,
The sign of God's unfailing love,
The hope of all our days.
Lord, Let Me Walk Refrain: Freedom can be found, laden down,
Under the weight of the wood.Lord let me walk that lonely road with you,
Under the weight of the wood.
Lord let me walk that last mile in your shoes,
Under the weight of the wood.
Lord let me cool your lips baked like clay,
Under the weight of the wood.
Dried up like rain on a hot and dusty day,
Under the weight of the wood.
They gave you gall and sour wine for your food,
Under the weight of the wood.
Father forgive them; they don’t know what they do,
Under the weight of the wood.Lord, must the journey always end this way,
Under the weight of the wood?
How many times have we nailed you up today,
Under the weight of the wood?
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss,
And pour contempt on all my pride.
Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
Save in the death of Christ my God!
All the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to His blood.
See from His head, His hands, His feet,
Sorrow and love flow mingled down!
Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
His dying crimson, like a robe,
Spreads o’er His body on the tree;
Then I am dead to all the globe,
And all the globe is dead to me.
Were the whole realm of nature mine,That were a present far too small;Love so amazing, so divine,Demands my soul, my life, my all.
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