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Jesus is Placed in the Tomb

VII. Jesus is Placed in the Tomb

Consider the sighs which burst from Mary's sad heart when she saw her beloved Jesus laid within the tomb.

What grief was hers when she saw the stone lifted to cover that sacred tomb. She gazed a last time on the lifeless body of her son, and could scarce detach her eyes from those gaping wounds. And when the great stone was rolled to the door of the sepulcher, oh, then indeed her heart seemed torn from her body!

Grant, dear Mother, that the memory of thy sufferings will be imprinted on our minds and heart.

Mother most desolate, who didst indeed in body depart from the sepulcher, but didst leave thy heart where was thine only treasure, obtain that all our desires, all our love may rest there with thee. Surely our hearts must melt with love to our Savior, who has shed His Blood for our salvation. Surely we must love thee, who hast suffered so much for us. Oh, by all thy sorrows, grant that the memory of them may be ever imprinted on our mind, that our hearts may burn with love to God, and to thee, sweet Mother, who didst pour out all thy soul in sorrow for the Passion of Jesus; to Him be honor, glory, and thanksgiving forever and ever. Amen.

V. Hail Mary, etc.;

R. Holy Mary, etc.

V. Virgin Most Sorrowful

R. Pray for us.