Way of the Cross

Way of the Cross

IV. Jesus Meets His Blessed Mother

Jesus, the Man of Sorrows, meets Mary, the Queen of Martyrs, Oceans of grief deluge their Hearts as they face each other. They suffer thus for my sins! O Jesus, O Mary, bathe my sinful soul in a sea of true sorrow for my past offenses. In all temptation I will say: "Jesus, Mary, help me!"

Leader:	It seemed that we were learning a certain skill for hurting and hindering others. And all of a sudden we saw Jesus with His eyes fixed on someone...We followed them...and there was Mary, His Mother. And we understood the hurt we were causing.
Response:	My Jesus, Lord. I know what you are telling me. To watch the pain of those we love is harder than to bear our own. To carry my cross after you, I - too - must stand and watch the sufferings of my dear ones—the heartaches, sicknesses and grief of those I love. And I must let them watch mine, too. I do believe—for those who love you all things work together unto good.