Thirteenth Station: Jesus Taken from the Cross

March 22, 2010

Lamentation, 1475-80, Hans Memling (b. ca. 1440, Seligenstadt, d. 1494, Bruges), Oil on oak panel, Galleria Doria Pamphili, Rome

The Body of Jesus is Placed in the Arms of His Mother

V.  We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee.

R.  Because by Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world.

O all ye that pass by the way, stop, and consider if there be any sorrow like to my sorrow.  Mine eyes have failed with weeping; my whole being is troubled, and my strength is poured out upon the earth, as I behold the cruel death of my Son, for the enemy hath prevailed against Him.  Call me not Noemi (that is, beautiful), but call me Mara (that is, bitter), for the Almighty hath quite filled me with bitterness.1

V.  The tears are on her cheeks.

R.  And there is none to comfort her.2

Let us pray

O God, at whose passion, as Simeon had foretold, / a sword of sorrow pierced the sweet soul of Mary, the glorious Virgin Mother: / grant that we, who reverently call her anguish and suffering, / may obtain the blessed fruits of Thy redemption. / Who livest and reignest forever and ever.  Amen.3

Hymn: When the flames of hell would end me, at the judgment day, defend me, gentle Virgin with thy prayer.

1 Lam. of Jer. 1:12, 2:11, 1-16, Ruth 1: 20. 2 Lam. of Jer. 1: 2. 3 Collect, Feast of the seven Sorrows of the B.V.M.

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