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"The crosses with which our path through life is strewn associate us with Jesus
in the mystery of His crucifixion." (St. John Eudes)
"Love is a fruit, in season at all times and within the reach of every hand.
Anyone may gather it and no limit is set." -Blessed Mother Teresa
Lord Jesus Christ,
for the sake of Thy holy cross,
be with me to shield me.
Lord Jesus Christ,
by the memory of Thy blessed cross,
be within to strengthen me.
Lord Jesus Christ,
for Thy holy cross,
be ever round about me to protect me.
Lord Jesus Christ,
for Thy glorious cross,
go before me to direct my steps.
Lord Jesus Christ,
for Thy adorable cross,
come Thou after me to guard me.
Lord Jesus Christ,
for Thy cross worthy of all praise,
overshadow me to bless me.
Lord Jesus Christ,
for Thy noble cross,
be Thou in me to lead me to Thy kingdom.
(11th Century Prayer)