world; may we never shrink from sufferings, but rather rejoice if we should be counted worthy to suffer for thy name's sake.
Pater. Ave. Gloria.
Miserere nostri, &c. Sancta Mater, &c.
STATION VI.
VERONICA WIPES THE FACE OF JESUS.
V. Adoramus te, &c.
R. Quia per sanctam, Sec.
As Jesus proceeds along the way, covered with the sweat of death, a woman, moved with compassion, makes her way through the crowd, and wipes his face with a handkerchief. As a reward of her piety, the impression of his sacred countenance is miraculously imprinted upon the handkerchief.
O Jesus, may the contemplation of thy sufferings move us to the deepest compassion, make us hate our sins, and kindle in our hearts more fervent love of thee. May thy image be graven on our minds, until we are transformed into thy likeness.
Pater. Ave. Gloria.
Miserere nostri, &c. Sancta Mater, &c.
STATION VII.
JESUS FALLS BENEATH HIS CROSS THE SECOND TIME.
V. Adoramus te, &c.
R. Quia per sanctam, &c.
The pain of his wound, and the loss of blood increasing at every step of his way, again his strength fails him, and Jesus falls to the ground a second time.
O Jesus, who didst fall a second time beneath the load of our sins and of thy sufferings for our sins, how often have we grieved thee by our repeated falls into sin! O, may we rather die than ever offend thee again!
