4. Traditional Way of the Cross: Station 4
Traditional Way of the Cross: STATION 4
Continue here with the Traditional Way of the Cross Station 4.
STATION 4: Jesus Meets His Afflicted Mother
V. We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You (genuflect)
R. Because, by Your holy Cross, You have redeemed the world.
Priest or Leader: Consider how the Son met his Mother on His way to Calvary. Jesus and Mary gazed at each other and their looks became as so many arrows to wound those hearts which loved each other so tenderly,
- moment of silence -
All: My most loving Jesus, by the pain You suffered in this meeting grant me the grace of being truly devoted to Your most holy Mother. And You, my Queen, who was overwhelmed with sorrow, obtain for me by Your prayers a tender and a lasting remembrance of the passion of Your divine Son. I love You, Jesus, my Love, above all things. I repent of ever having offended You. Never allow me to offend You again. Grant that I may love You always; and then do with me as You will.
Is there one who would not weep,
‘Whelmed in miseries so deep,
Christ’s dear Mother to behold?
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The traditional stations of the Cross are linked here except for Station 4.
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CREDITS
The LOGO image of Our Lady of Grace is original artwork by Martin Lariviere in 2009. We have the artist’s permission (my son). It is our exclusive trademark logo image.
A beautifully photographed sky by Donald Tong inspired the website’s colour scheme. Cropped portions of it are the background for the footer Bible quote. He shared it as a free download on pexels.com.
Raphael painted The Sistine Madonna circa (1513-1514). We made circular cut-outs from the original image.
Bartolome Esteban Murillo painted Christ bearing the Cross (and meeting His mother) circa 1665 to 1675.
Titian painted Ecce Homo circa 1558-1560.
Carlo Esteban Murillo painted Mater Dolorosa circa 1600-1699.
Credits for linked images are on their respective pages.
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