Mary's Way Of The Cross - Seventh Station: Jesus Falls the Second Time

We adore you, O Christ, and we bless You, because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world.

Meditation:

Again my son fell, and again my grief was overwhelming at the thought that he might die. I started to move toward him, but the soldiers prevented me. He rose and stumbled ahead slowly. Seeing my son fall, get up again, and continue on, was bitter anguish to me. But, since I knew this had to be, I walked on silently.

Prayer:

Lord, of all people Mary was your most faithful follower, never stopping in spite of all the pain she felt for you. I have many times turned away from you by my sins and have caused others to turn away from you. I beg you to have mercy on me.

Our Father...Hail Mary...Glory Be...

Mary's Way Of The Cross - Sixth Station: Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus

We adore you, O Christ, and we bless You, because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world.

Meditation:

As I continued close by Jesus, a woman pushed past the guards, took off her veil and began to wipe my son's sweating, bloody face. The guards immediately pulled her back. Her face seemed to say, "Why are you doing this to him?" I knew, so I walked on in faith, silently.

Prayer:

Lord, this woman gave you the best she could. On the other hand, I have wanted to take more than I give. So many opportunities arise every day for me to give to you by giving to others ----- but I pass them by. My savior, never let me ask why again, but help me to give all I have to you.

Our Father...Hail Mary...Glory Be...