We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee;
Because by thy Holy Cross thou hast redeemed the world.
You had nothing left but your own cloak; this too had to go. One thing only is necessary, Lord; your Cross. Nothing comes now between you and the Cross. You are going to be united for ever, and together you will save the world. And so, Lord, I must give up all these trappings which hinder me and hide me from your sight.
I don't like it, Lord. How demanding you are! I give, and you want more. I'd like to keep a few trifles. But if you want all, Lord, take all. Strip me, yourself, of my last garment. For I well know that we must die to deserve life, as the seed must die to turn into the golden grain.
Our Father; Hail Mary; Glory be ...