X111     Jesus Is Taken Down

The sacrifice is done.
Yes, My Mass is complete;
but not my Mothers
and not yours, My other self.

My Mother still must cradle in her arms the lifeless body of
the Son she bore.
You, too, must part from those
you love,
and grief will come to you.

In bereavements think of this:
A multitude of souls were saved
by Mary's sharing in My Calvary.
Your grief can also be the price of souls.

my children leaving home,
and most of all, my dear ones
when you call them to yourself.

Then, give me grace to say:
"As it has pleased you, Lord, to take them home,
 I bow to your most Holy will.
And if by just one word I might restore
their lives against Your will, I would not speak."
Grant them eternal joy.