First Station of the Cross: Jesus Is Condemned to Death

V. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee. R. Because by Thy holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world. O innocent Jesus! Having sinned, I am guilty of eternal death; but that I may live, Thou dost gladly accept the unjust sentence of death. For whom, then, shall I henceforth live, if not for Thee, my Lord? Should I desire to please men, I could not be Thy servant. Let me, then, rather displease the whole world than not please Thee, O Jesus! I love Thee, Jesus, my Love, above all things; I repent with my whole heart for having offended Thee. Never permit me to separate myself from Thee again. Grant that I may love Thee always; and then do with me what Thou wilt.