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418 4. Jesus Carries His Cross

EDITATION: Let us contemplate in this mystery how our Lord, being sentenced to die, bore with great patience the cross which was laid upon Him for His greater torment and ignominy. In bearing the crosses and trials of life we should remember this mystery, and try to imitate the wonderful patience which Christ displayed. Our Father, etc.

5. The Crucifixion

EDITATION: Let us contemplate in this mystery how our Saviour, being come to) Mount Calvary, was stripped of His clothes, and His hands and feet most cruelly nailed to the cross in the presence of His most afflicted Mother. As He prayed for His executioners, so let us forgive those who injure and persecute us. Our Father, etc.;  Hail, holy Queen, etc. as above.