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 again. Grant that  I  may  love  Thee  always;  and then do  with  me  what  Thou  wilt.

Our Father;  etc.

V. We  adore  Thee,  etc.

R. Because  by  Thy  holy  cross,  etc.

onsider that  those  women  wept  with  compassion at  seeing  Jesus  in  so  pitiable  a  state, I streaming  with  blood,  as  He  walked  along. But Jesus  said  to  them,  "  Weep  not  for  me,  but  for your  children."

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

Our Father,  etc. 

V. We  adore  Thee,  etc.

R. Because  by  Thy  holy  cross,  etc.

onsider the  third  fall  of  Jesus  Christ. His weakness was  extreme,  and  the  cruelty  of his   executioners   excessive,  who  tried  to hasten  His  steps  when  He  had  scarcely  strength  to move.

Ah, my  outraged  Jesus,  by  the  merits  of  the  weakness Thou  didst  suffer  in  going  to  Calvary,  give  me strength  sufficient  to  conquer  all  human  respect  and