"Hail, precious cross, that hast been consecrated by the body of my Lord, and adorned with His limbs as with rich jewels, I come to thee exulting and glad; receive me with joy into thy arms. O good cross, that has received beauty from our Lord's limbs! I have ardently, loved thee; now thou art found by me, and art made ready for my longing soul; receive me into thy arms, taking me from among men, and presenting me to my Master; that He who redeemed me on thee may receive me by thee."
CALL TO ACTION: Embrace trials, tribulations, and sufferings with all thy heart!
Source: "Fountain of Living Water" by Rev. A. A. Lambing LL.D., page 285; Fr. Pustet & Co. Publishers and Booksellers (copyright 1907); Nihil Obstat: Remigius Lafort, S.T.L., Censor; Imprimatur: John M. Farley, Archbishop of New York
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