The Graces of the Cross

An excerpt from Litany of the Graces of the Cross

We adore you O Christ, when we do not get our own way.

Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.

We adore you, O Christ, in the midst of day-to-day aggravations, frustrations, and
annoyances.

Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.

We adore you, O Christ, when we live deprived of recognition or gratitude.

Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.

We adore you, O Christ, when dealing with others who exalt themselves and demean us.

Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.

We adore you, O Christ, when injustice gets us down.

Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.

We adore you, O Christ, in the face of worry, anxiety, and fear.

Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.

We adore you, O Christ, when we forgive others and show them mercy, especially when
it hurts.

Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.

We adore you, O Christ, in the face of others' thoughtlessness.

Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.

We adore you, O Christ, in confronting our daily inner rebellion.

Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.

We adore you, O Christ, in refusing to give in to vanity and self-importance.

Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.


Compiled by Father Peter John Cameron. Printed in The Magnificat, March 2011.