MOST Holy Redeemer treated with the
utmost contempt, deprived of fame and honor--led out to
punishment--through excess of torments, and the weakness of thy...
Mangled body, You did fall a second time to the earth. What impious hand
has prostrated You? Alas, my Jesus, I am that impious, that sacrilegious
offender: my ambitious pride, my haughty indignation, my contempt of
others humbled You to the earth. Banish for ever from my mind the
unhappy spirit of pride. Teach my heart the doctrine of humility, so
that detesting pride, vain glory and human respect, I may for ever be
united with You, my meek and humble Jesus. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be..., Etc. ...
Jesus Christ crucified, have, mercy on us!
Prone at the city gate He fell once more,
To save our erring souls He suffered sore;
On His great mercy let us always call,
Since our Vain pride has caused His triple fall. |