The Sixth Station: Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus
We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You. Because by Your holy Cross You have redeemed the world.
Scripture: “Lord, when did we see You hungry, and feed You; or thirsty, and give
You drink? And when did we see You a stranger, and take You in; or naked, and clothe You? Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?” And answering the King will say to them, “Amen, I say to you, as long as you did it for one of these, the least of My brethren, you did it for Me.” (Mt. 25:37- 40)
Meditation: A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter; He who finds one finds a treasure.
A faithful friend is beyond price, no sum can balance his worth.
A faithful friend is a life-saving remedy, such as he who fears God finds;
For he who fears God behaves accordingly, And his friend will be like himself. (Sir 6:14-17)
From The Imitation of Christ, Book 4, Ch 4: Many Good Gifts are Bestowed on Those Who Communicate Devoutly
I indeed labor in the sweat of My face, I am tormented with sorrow of heart, I am burdened with sins, I am disquieted with temptations, I am entangled and oppressed with many passions, and there is none to help me, there is none to deliver and ease me, but You, O Lord God, my Savior, to whom I commit myself and all things that are mine, that You may preserve me and lead me to eternal life.
Prayer: Receive me to the praise and glory of Your name, O Lord, who has prepared Your Body and Blood to be my meat and drink. Grant, O Lord God my Savior, that with coming often to Your mysteries the zeal of my devotion may increase.