Oh Nuts

  As Jesus hung on the cross, he forgave the soldiers who had crucified him and prayed for his mother and friends. Jesus wanted all of us to be able to live forever with God, so he gave all he had for us. Photo by Alicia Quan on Unsplash Leader:  We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you. All:  Because by your holy cross You have redeemed the world. As Jesus hung on the cross, he forgave the soldiers who had crucified him, and prayed for his mother and friends. Jesus wanted all of us to be able to live forever with God, so he gave all he had for us. Jesus, let me take a few moments now to consider your love for me. Help me thank you for your willingness to go to your death for me. Help me express my love for you! My Jesus, three hours didst Thou hang in agony, and then die for me; let me die before I sin, and if I live, live for Thy love and faithful service. Our Father.... Hail Mary.... Glory be to the Father... Leader:  Jesus Christ Crucified. All:  Have merc...

Eleventh Station: Jesus is Nailed to the Cross Thou didst forgive thy enemies; my God, teach me to forgive injuries and forget them. Twelfth Station: Jesus Dies on The Cross Thou art dying my Jesus, but Thy Sacred Heart still throbs with love for Thy sinful children. Thirteenth Station: Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross Receive me into thy arms, O Sorrowful Mother; and obtain for me perfect contrition for my sins. Fourteenth Station: Jesus is Laid in the Sepulcher When I receive Thee into my heart in Holy Communion, O Jesus, make it a fit abiding place for thy adorable body. Amen.

Sixth Station: Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus O Jesus! Thou didst imprint Thy sacred features upon Veronica's veil; stamp them also indelibly upon my heart. Seventh Station: Jesus Falls the Second Time By Thy second fall, preserve me, dear Lord, from relapse into sin. Eight Station: Jesus Consoles the Women of Jerusalem My greatest consolation would be to hear The say: "Many sins are forgiven thee, because thou hast loved much." Ninth Station: Jesus Falls the Third Time O Jesus! When weary upon life's long journey, be Thou my strength and perseverance. Tenth Station: Jesus is Stripped of His Garments My soul has been robbed of its innocence; clothe me, dear Jesus, with the garb of penance and contrition.

The meditations that I am using for this post and the next two posts are from the Pieta prayer book. First Station:  Jesus is Condemned to Death O Jesus! so meek and uncomplaining, teach me resignation in trials. Second Station: Jesus Carries His Cross My Jesus, this cross should be mine, not Thine; my sins crucified Thee. Third Station: Jesus Falls the First Time O Jesus! by this first fall, never let me fall into mortal sin. Fourth Station: Jesus Meets His Mother Oh Jesus! may no human tie, however dear, keep me from following the road of the cross. Fifth Station: Simon the Cyrenean Helps Jesus Carry His Cross Simon unwillingly assisted Thee; may I with patience suffer all for Thee.