Sixth Station

℣. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you.
℟. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.

With devout compassion, Veronica wipes the face of Jesus, and Jesus rewards her by leaving the impression of his face on the towel.

I see in this pious disciple the model of those who make atonement. I understand the duty I have to make reparation for my sins and for the offenses of others to your divine Majesty.
O Jesus, impress on me and on all who atone the virtues of your most holy Heart.

Have mercy on us, O Lord.
Have mercy on us.

Holy Mother, etc.

Bruised, derided, cursed, defiled
She beheld her tender Child
All with bloody scourges rent.

Pro peccatis suae gentis
Vidit Jesum in tormentis,
Et flagellis subditum.

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