Way of the Cross - Station IV
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
