Stations of the Cross (Traditional)

Song of the Sorrowful Mother
(Music: Stabat Mater - Mainz Gesangbuch)

At the cross her station keeping
Stood the mournful Mother weeping
Close to Jesus to the last. 

In her heart His sorrow sharing,
All His bitter anguish bearing,
Now at length the sword had passed.

Opening Prayers

To you, eternal Father, we now offer this tribute of our worship in a spirit of humility and with a contrite heart. May it redound to your honor and glory, and make us and all faithful Christians, both living and dead, deserving of the forgiveness of our sins, the increase of grace, and the reward of everlasting life.

Let us glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, in whom is salvation, life, and resurrection.

O God, through the passion, death, and resurrection of Your Son, You showed us the path to eternal glory by the way of the Cross. As we now follow Him by our prayers to the place of Calvary, may we also share in His victory over sin and death, and be received into His kingdom for all eternity, where He lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit forever. Amen!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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