April 7, 2023

On Golgotha Our Redeemer Has Died

On Golgotha our Redeemer has died.
Awesome indeed is this great mystery.
Christ our God shed his blood for us;
from his heart blood and water flowed.
O what love has been shown
by our Savior and Lord.
Savior of all, how could they not have known?
Giver of life, why were you not adored?
With your truth fill our hearts, we pray.
With your light guide us on our way.
Both in life and in death
keep us faithful, O Lord.
Great was your love, that you suffered for us.
Since we had sinned, you were hung on the cross
On your lips bitter wine was place
when you chose to be crucified.
Draw us close to your heart,
O Redeemer and Lord.
Savior of all, pure Oblation for sins
you pardon souls and give hope to our lives.
Fill our hearts with a living faith,
as we die to ourselves each day.
May we take up our place
in your kingdom, O Lord.

O Lord and High Priest, fragrant incense of forgiveness, you
offered yourself on the wood of the cross for foolish sinners..
You sacrificed yourself for our sake. Now, O Lord, cancel the
debt of our guilt and save us from retribution. Remove the
scourge of anger and all suffering from us. Encourage us with
your joyful hope and your healing remedy. In your
compassion, pardon the faithful departed, and we shall praise
you with them, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever.
Amen.

From the Great Friday of the Crucifixion (Adoration of the Cross) Liturgy