Eighth Station – Jesus speaks to the Women

V. We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You. (Genuflect)

R. Because, by Your holy Cross, You have redeemed the world. (Rise)

V. Consider how those women wept with compassion at seeing Jesus so distressed and dripping with blood, as He walked along. Jesus said to them: “Weep not for Me, but for your children.” (Kneel)

R. My Jesus, laden with sorrows, I weep for the sins I have committed against You, because of the punishment I have deserve for them, and still more because of the displeasure they have caused You, who have loved me with an infinite love. It is Your love, more than the fear of hell, which causes me to weep for my sins. My Jesus, I love You more than myself; I am sorry that I have offended You. Never allow me to offend You again. Grant that I may love You always; and then do with me what You will.

(Optional Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be)

Saw Him hang in desolation, Till His spirit forth He sent.