Seventh Station:
Jesus Falls the Second Time


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V) We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You,
R) because by your Holy Cross, You have redeemed the world.

Meditation

Suffering under the weight of the Cross,
Jesus falls to the ground a second time.
The soldiers do not permit Him to rest a moment;
they push and strike and urge Him onward.
My repeated sins wear out my Savior.
As I see this, how can I remain so lukewarm in sin?

Prayer

Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!
Lend me your helping hand
that I may never again fall into my former sins.
From this moment,
I will try nevermore to fall into those sins.
Help me with your grace,
because, without it, I can do nothing.
Strengthen me to keep the resolution I have just made.

Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory be...

V) Lord, Jesus, crucified!
R) Have mercy on me!

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