O My people, what have I done to thee? or in what have I afflicted thee? answer Me. Because I led thee out of the land of Egypt, thou has prepared a cross for Thy Savior . . .
What more ought I to do for thee and have not done? I planted thee, indeed, My most beautiful vineyard: and those are become to Me exceeding bitter; for thou hast given Me vinegar in My thirst; and with a spear thou has pierced the side of thy Savior.
Roman Missal, Good Friday, reproaches (Improperia) sund during Adoration of Cross. (ca. 7th century)
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