Second Station
Jesus accepts his Cross
We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee.
Because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the World.
“If any man has a mind to come after me, let him take up his Cross daily and follow me.” Jesus goes forward with great courage to do his Father’s will: “Thy will be done not mine.” He accepts the Cross to teach us how precious we are in the eyes of God. His grace can transform every Cross we meet into a victory of love.
Lord,your Gospel does not promise that we will be spared from pain.Help us to understand that no matter how we try to escape the Crossit remains a human reality, but your life gives meaning to it.You saw that it was necessary to pass through pain and death and bowed your head to the Father’s will.
Keep us from bitterness and despair.
Teach us to come prayerfully, in poverty of spirit, with open hands.
Give us the grace of acceptance and resignation.
Help us to accept reality, to live with ourselves and our crosses.
(At the end of each Station)
Let us proclaim the Mystery of Faith.
Dying you destroyed our death.
Rising you restored our life.
Lord Jesus, come in glory.
I love Thee Jesus, my love above all things;
I repent with my whole heart for 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.