Liturgical Colour : Red
Philippians 2 : 8, 9 and Tradition of the Faith
Christus factus est pro nobis obediens usque ad mortem, mortem autem crucis.
Response : Propter quod et Deus exaltavit illum, et dedit illi Nomen, quod est super omne nomen.
Alleluja, Alleluja.
Response : Dulce lignum, dulces clavos, dulcia ferens pondera : quae sola fuisti digna sustinere Regem caelorum et Dominum. Alleluja.
English translation
Christ became obedient for us unto death, even the death of the cross.
Response : For which cause also God had exalted Him a Name which is above all names.
Alleluia, Alleluia.
Response : Sweet the wood, sweet the nails, sweet the load that hangs thereon, to bear up the King and Lord of heaven nought was worthy save you, o Holy Cross. Alleluia.