OPENING DEVOTIONS

Calvary by Italian Painter Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506) Vatican

Note: Italics Indicate text drawn only from the St. Augustine Prayer Book.

(Crossing Yourself Recite Aloud or Read Silently)

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Lord Have Mercy.

Christ Have Mercy.

Lord Have Mercy.

 

This prayer may be added.

 

O Merciful Savior, grant that while we follow Thy blessed footsteps along this Way of Sorrow, our hearts may be so touched with true contrition that Thou mayest turn our weeping into gladness by giving us remission of all our sins. Amen.

 

Our Father in heaven

hallowed be thy name,

your kingdom come

your will be done,

on earth as in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

and forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.

 

V. We will Glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ

R. In whom is our salvation, our life and resurrection.

 

Let us Pray:

 

Assist us mercifully with your help, O Lord God of our salvation, that we may enter with joy upon the contemplation of those mighty acts, where by You have given us life and immortality, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

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