Stations of the Cross (pdf) - Hope Anglican Fellowship
Stations of the Cross (pdf) - Hope Anglican Fellowship
Stations of the Cross (pdf) - Hope Anglican Fellowship
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EIGHTH STATION<br />
Jesus consoles <strong>the</strong> women <strong>of</strong> Jerusalem<br />
V. We adore <strong>the</strong>e, O Christ, and we bless <strong>the</strong>e:<br />
R. Because by thy holy <strong>Cross</strong> thou hast redeemed <strong>the</strong> world.<br />
[Luke 23.27-28]<br />
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And a great multitude <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> people followed Him, and women who also mourned and<br />
lamented Him. 28 But Jesus, turning to <strong>the</strong>m, said, ”Daughters <strong>of</strong> Jerusalem, do not weep for Me,<br />
but weep for yourselves and for your children.”<br />
[Acts 21.13]<br />
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Then Paul answered, “What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready<br />
not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for <strong>the</strong> name <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Lord Jesus.”<br />
REFLECTION<br />
The most holy Passion <strong>of</strong> Jesus Christ is <strong>the</strong> most efficacious means to convert obstinate sinners,<br />
because meditation on <strong>the</strong> sufferings <strong>of</strong> our Savior has power to root out vice and implant love<br />
and holy fear <strong>of</strong> God in <strong>the</strong> soul.<br />
(St. Paul <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Cross</strong>)<br />
All: Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy Immortal One, Have mercy upon us.<br />
LET US PRAY<br />
Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made, and dost forgive <strong>the</strong> sins<br />
<strong>of</strong> all those who are penitent; Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily<br />
lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>e, <strong>the</strong> God <strong>of</strong> all<br />
mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.<br />
V. O Savior <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world, who by thy <strong>Cross</strong> and Precious Blood hast redeemed us:<br />
R. Save us and help us, we humbly beseech <strong>the</strong>e, O Lord.<br />
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