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Veronica Wipes the Face of
Jesus
Kneel |
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Presider: |
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We adore you, O Christ, and we praise
you. |
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All: |
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Because by your holy cross you have
redeemed the world. |
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Arise |
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Presider: |
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As Jesus proceeds on the way, covered
with the sweat of death, a woman moved with compassion
makes her way through the crowd and wipes his face with
her veil. As a reward for her piety, the impression
of his sacred countenance is miraculously imprinted
upon the veil. |
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O Jesus, may the contemplation of
your suffering move us with the deepest compassion,
make us hate our sins, and kindle in our hearts more
fervent love for you. May your image be graven on our
minds, until we are transformed into your likeness. |
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Reader: |
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A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter;
he who finds one, finds a treasure. A faithful friend
is beyond price, no sum can balance his worth. |
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All: |
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I give you a new commandment: Love one
another. Such as my love has been for you, so must your
love be for each other. |
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All sing: |
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Can the human heart refrain,
From partaking in her pain,
In that Mother's pain untold? |
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Station 5
