STATION 03 - Jesus falls the First Time

The Way of the Cross STATION 3 - Jesus falls the First Time

Adoration We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee, because by Thy holy cross, Thou hast redeemed the world.

Meditation Our dear Savior, carrying the cross, was so weakened by its heavy weight as to fall exhausted to the ground. Our sins and misdeeds were the heavy burden which oppressed Him: the cross was to Him light and sweet, but our sins were galling and insupportable.

Prayer

O my Jesus, Thou didst bear my burden and the heavy weight of my sins. Should I, then, not bear in union with Thee, my easy burden of suffering and accept the sweet yoke of Thy commandments? Thy yoke is sweet and Thy burden is light: I therefore willingly accept it. I will take up my cross and follow Thee. Our Father

Hail Mary

Glory Be Lord Jesus, crucified, have mercy on us!

Sabat Mater O, how sad and sore distressed Was that Mother highly blessed Of the sole-begotten One!