Jesus falls three times on the way to Calvary to expiate the great evils with which sin has wounded the human heart. In His last fall, our meek Saviour atones for our love of pleasure. Consider the abyss of reproaches and sorrows in which He lies, as the executioners renew their blows and their insults, as they tread on this innocent Lamb and drag Him along.
O my heavenly Mother, whose Heart was rent again and again, when after the Ascension Thou didst stand motionless and overwhelmed with sorrow at this staion, help me to atone for the many sensualities of which I have rendered myself guilty.
"If you would keep chaste" says a Saint, "you must obtain this grace by prayer and by an ardent love for Our Lady, the Queen and Model of Virgins". O Virgin most chaste, who didst remain spotless as a lily among thorns, make me pure. Obtain for us who are dedicated to Thee, a special love for this angelic virtue of purity, a holy love which will make us dread whatever may tarnish it in the least. Obtain for us that severe modesty which is the mark of Thy true children.
Holy Mother, pierce me through, In my heart each wound renew, Of my Saviour Crucified!