From Everyone’s Way of the Cross by Deacon Clarence Enzler, Ave Maria Press Notre Dame, IN www.avemariapress.com
Jesus Falls for the Second Time
V: We adore you O Christ and we praise you!
R: Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.
CHRIST SPEAKS:
This seventh step, my other self, is one that tests your will.
From this fall learn to persevere in doing good.
The time will come when all your efforts seem to fail and you will think, “I can’t go on.”
Then turn to me, my heavy-laden one, and I will give you rest. Trust me and carry on.
I REPLY:
Give me your courage, Lord.
When failure presses heavily on me and I am desolate, stretch out your hand to lift me up.
I know I must not cease, but persevere in doing good. But help me, Lord.
Alone there’s nothing I can do.
With you, I can do anything you ask.
I will.