Hail, holy cross! embraced by Jesus,

sanctified by his sacred blood.

Thou art my comfort and salvation.

Through thee shall I enter

into everlasting life.

O suffering, O bleeding Lamb of God!

O blessed Savior, you stretch forth your divine arms

and tenderly embrace the cross.

Come, come, beloved cross.

THE VIA DOLOROSA IN JERUSALEM

Peace be with you!
Rosemarie, ocds
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Good Friday

PRAYER BEFORE A CRUCIFIX

(The Anima Christi)

Look down upon me, good and gentle Jesus

While before Thy face, I humbly kneel

And beg you, to instill within me lively sentiments of

Faith, Hope, and Charity

True repentance for my sins

And a firm purpose to amend them

While I contemplate thy five most

Precious Wounds

I remember the words of David, the Prophet

"They have pierced my my hands and feet,

They have numbered all my bones."

Peace be with you!
Rosemarie, OCDS