STATION IX.
Jesus falls the third time.
V. We adore thee, etc,
CONSIDER 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 could scarcely 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 all my wicked passions, which have led me to despise thy friendship. I love thee, Jesus, my love, above all things. I repent, etc.
Pater , Ave, Gloria .
STATION X.
Jesus is stripped of his Garments.
V. We adore thee, etc.
CONSIDER the violence with which the executioners stripped Jesus. His inner garments adhered to his tom flesh, and they dragged them off so roughly that the flesh came with them. Compassionate your Saviour thus cruelly treated.
My innocent Jesus, by the merits of the torment thou didst endure, help me to strip myself of all affection to things of earth, in order that I may place all my love in thee, who art so worthy of my love. I love thee, O Jesus, above all things; I repent, etc.
Pater , Ave , Gloria .
STATION XI.
Jesus is nailed to the Cross.
V. We adore thee, etc.
CONSIDER how Jesus, after being thrown on the Cross, extended his hands, and offered to his Eternal Father the sacrifice of his life for our
