We adore thee, O Christ, and we praise thee.
Because by thy holy Cross, thou hast redeemed the world

Reading
He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised
for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that made us whole,
and by his stripes we are healed. - Isaiah 53. 5

Meditation
By Your second fall, O Lord, we remember how weak we are without You.
We remember our helplessness and our human frailty. We ask you, Lord ...
always to remain by our side, ready to come to our assistance.

Lord, have mercy.    Christ, have mercy.    Lord, have mercy.