2. Jesus receives his cross

We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.

Because, by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world.

Jesus begins his sorrowful journey. Burdened with the world's sin, still he thinks of each one of us. Embracing the Cross he does not complain of his fate. But as scripture says: For my part I made no resistance, I offered my back to those who struck me, I did not cover my face against insult and spittle.

Beloved Jesus, I embrace all the sufferings you have destined for me until death. I beg you, by all you suffered in carrying your cross, to help me carry mine with your perfect peace and resignation.