He came to bring the Mourners Joy

Jesus saith unto them, my Meat is to do the Will of Him that sent me, and to finish His Work.

O Jesus, the perfect Example of true Devotion! Your Heart consecrated to the Father is the perfect Temple of every Virtue, and is pure and free from all Guilt. All You do is worthy of God’s Grace.

Who more zealous to do the Father’s Will than You? It was Your Glory and peace of Mind to fulfill it faithfully, with no Thought of self Glory, praising the One who sent You.

When You saw wickedness, You were filled with sorrow, but the Father’s Word brought Gladness and true Joy to Your Heart. Your Mind dwelled on Him alone, and Your Eyes always looked toward Him.

You joyfully honoured Him with Words and Deeds before all the World. You were ready to suffer for our Salvation according to His Will. As God is Love itself, so are You, Lord Jesus Christ.

You suffered Torment and Distress without a murmur, and were obedient to the point of Death on the Cross. Even then Your Trust was firmly and only in Your Father.

Despite being given up, Your Heart remained with God. And despite being surrounded by those who mocked, Your highest Hope was for God’s help. What You hoped for came to pass: God heard Your Prayer!

Crowned with Honour and Praise by Him, Your Place is at His right Hand. All of God’s Servants extend the Praise which You are so worthy of. O, blessed is he that is like You!

Help me, Lord, that I may be an Example. That I may follow and treasure my God, like You do. To esteem Him above all else and to do His Will with a joyful Heart and peace of Mind! Amen.