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NINTH STATION

Jesus Falls the Third Time

V. We adore Thee O Christ and we praise Thee.
R. Because by Thy holy Cross Thou
hast redeemed the world.

JESUS, arriving exhausted at the foot of
Calvary, falls for the third time to the
ground. His love for us, however, is not diminished,
not extinguished. What a fearfully oppressive
burden our sins must be to cause Jesus
to fall so often! Had He, however, not taken
them upon Himself, they would have plunged
us into the abyss of Hell.

Most merciful Jesus, I return Thee infinite
thanks for not permitting me to continue in sin
and to fall, as I have so often deserved, into the
depths of Hell. Enkindle in me an earnest desire
of amendment; let me never again relapse, but
vouchsafe me the grace to persevere in penance
to the end of my life.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
 V. Have mercy on us, Lord.
R. Have mercy on us.
V. May the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
R. Amen.