8. The Eighth Station: Jesus speaks to the women

For the sins of His own nation,
Saw Him hang in desolation,
Till His spirit forth He sent.

We adore You/O Christ/and we praise You (Genuflect) Because/by Your holy cross/You have redeemed the word. (Rise)

Consider/ how the women /wept with compassion /seeing Jesus/ so distressed /and dripping with blood/ as he walked along. / Jesus said to them, /”Weep not so much for me/but rather/for your children.  (Kneel)

Prayer:

My Jesus/ laden with sorrows /I weep /for the sins/ which I have committed/ against you /because of the punishment/ I deserve/ for them/ and still more/ because of the displeasure/ they have caused you /who have loved me /with an infinite love. / It is your love/more than the fear of hell/ which makes me weep /for my sins./

I love you Jesus/my Love/above all things./I repent with my whole heart /for having offended you./Never permit me/to separate myself/from you again./Grant/that I may love you always/and then do with me/as You will./

Our Father in heaven/Holy be Your name/Your kingdom come/Your will be done/on earth/as it is in heaven/give us this day/our daily bread/and forgive us trespasses/as we forgive those/ who trespass against us/lead us not into temptation/but deliver us from evil/Amen.

Hail Mary/full of grace/the Lord is with you/blessed are you/among women/and blessed is /the fruit of your womb/Jesus/ Holy Mary/Mother of God/pray for us sinners/now/ and at the hour/ of our death/Amen.

Glory be to the Father/and to the Son/and to the Holy Spirit/ As it was in the beginning/is now and ever/shall be world without end/Amen.

Have Mercy on us/O Lord/have mercy on us/.