We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You because by Your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.

Meditation
   What greater pain is there for a mother than to see her son die right before her eyes!  I, who had brought this savior into the world and watched him grow, stood helplessly beneath his cross as he lowered his head and died.  His earthly anguish was finished, but mine was greater than ever.  Yet, this had to be and I had to accept it, so I stood by and I mourned silently.

Prayer
   My Jesus, have mercy on me for what my sins have done to you and to others.  I thank you for your great act of love.  You have said that true love is laying down your life for your friends.  Let me always be your friend.  Teach me to live my life for others, and not fail you again.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be