Priest. (Genuflecting) We adore Thee, O Christ, and Praise Thee.

All. (Genuflecting) Because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the World.

Priest. Consider how Jesus, after having been scourged and crowned with thorns, was unjustly condemned by Pilate to die on the Cross. (Pause)

Priest. O Jesus, You desired to die for me that I may receive supernatural life, sanctifying grace, and become a child of God. How Precious must be that life. Teach me to appreciate it more and help me never to lose it by sin.

An Act of Contrition.

All (Genuflecting) I love Thee, Jesus, my love, above all things; I repent with my whole heart of having offended Thee. Never permit me to separate myself from Thee again. Grant that I may love Thee always; and then do with me what Thou wilt.

Our Father...Hail Mary...Glory be to the Father.

Sabat Mater.

At the cross her station keeping,

Stood the mournful mother weeping,

Close to Jesus to the last;