again. Grant that I may love Thee always; and then do with me what Thou wilt.
Our Father; etc.
Eighth Station.
Jesus Speaks to the Daughters of Jerusalem.
V. We adore Thee, etc.
R. Because by Thy holy cross, etc.
Consider that those women wept with compassion at seeing Jesus in so pitiable a state, I streaming with blood, as He walked along. But Jesus said to them, " Weep not for me, but for your children."
My Jesus, laden with sorrows, I weep for the offences that I have committed against Thee, because of the pains which they have deserved, and still more because of the displeasure which they have caused Thee, Who hast loved me so much. It is Thy love, more than the fear of hell, which causes me to weep for my sins. My Jesus, I love Thee more than myself; I repent of having offended Thee. Never permit me to offend Thee again. Grant that I may love Thee always; and then do with me what Thou wilt.
Our Father, etc.
Ninth Station.
Jesus Falls the Third Time.
V. We adore Thee, etc.
R. Because by Thy holy cross, 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 had scarcely strength to 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
