Jesus Is Taken Down From The Cross

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

Consider how our Lord, after he had died, was taken down from the cross by two of his disciples, Joseph and Nicodemus, and laid in the arms of his afflicted Mother, who held him tenderly to her bosom.

O, Mother of sorrow, for the love of this Son, accept me as your servant and pray to him for me. And you, my Redeemer, since for me you did die, allow me to love you, for I want you alone and nothing more.

I love you, Jesus, my love, more than I love myself. With all my heart I am sorry that I have offended you. Never let me be separated from you again. Grant that I may always love you, and then do with me what you will. I accept everything that pleases you.