In silence, adore the Lamb of God. Thank God for the price Jesus paid for your liberation. After some time, turn your gaze toward the sorrowful mother. She prayerfully offers her wisdom: Let it be done unto me according to your word. Do you have the courage to utter these words to God?
Prayer and Reflection Like the good thief, we entrust ourselves to your mercy and love, dear Jesus. You have changed our lot, suffered all of this for each one of us. Lord, we are not worthy. But you have promised us paradise, asking us only to be faithful to you; to believe in you. Your mother accompanies us. Mary, our Mother, help us see your Son through your eyes. We desire to stay with you in these last moments while Jesus breathes his last. Amen.
We are invited into the passion, not as a past event, but one that shapes our lives today. Were you there when they crucified the Lord? Are you there at Golgotha now?
Do you hear Jesus calling you to the cross today? What are you doing to bring healing and wholeness to those suffering in your own life? How might you serve another in need?
Selfishness is sin’s crown. Jesus reversed the wound of sin by offering himself up for all humanity—to show us the way of love. How radical is your love for others, particularly those who are wounding you now? Pray for those who persecute you in order that Jesus will enable you to love as he does.
Spiritual Exercise The crucifixion: Stay with Jesus crucified. Surrender your entire self to this mystery, allowing God to speak to you in silence now.
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