5th Hail Mary/Sorrowful - The Carrying of the Cross
Veronica wipes the face of Jesus.
Veronica was moved with sympathy when she saw Jesus carrying his cross to Golgotha and gave him her veil that he might wipe his forehead.
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Pope Benedict XVI :
Those who meet Jesus," the Pope told the pilgrims, “those who let themselves be attracted by Him and are ready to follow Him even unto the sacrifice of their lives, personally experience, as He did on the cross, how only the ‘grain of wheat’ that falls to earth and dies brings ‘much fruit’.”
The Holy Father also addressed the several priests who were present for his visit, telling them that if the saintliness of Christ’s face remains impressed within them “the faithful entrusted to your care will be affected and transformed.” He asked the seminarians present not to allow themselves to be attracted “by anything other than Jesus and the desire to serve His Church.” Finally, the Pope exhorted male and female religious to ensure that all their activities become "a reflection of divine goodness and mercy.”
“Searching for the face of Christ must be the desire of all Christians," the Pope said.
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
