We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee,
because by Thy holy cross, Thou hast redeemed the world.



 

IV

REFLECTION

Mary did not ask to be the mother of Jesus, but she did it. These were dangerous times, and it was not safe to stand out from the crowd. Even if Mary knew that God had special plans for Jesus, there must have been a part of her that just wanted him to meet a nice girl, settle down, and give her grandchildren.

But instead, he insisted on traveling around the country, calling attention to himself. The authorities were noticing, and they were not happy. And then it happened. Her worst fears were realized, and she could only stand by as he was tortured and killed before her eyes.

J.C. 2002

PRAYER

Mary, you knew sorrow and anguish in your love for your son. May we ever turn to you in times of distress in our own families, because we know that you will understand.

Pray that we, too, will remain faithful to God’s will-- no matter what life throws at us--and that, like you, we will always remain at Jesus’ side.

J.C. 2002

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be to the Father
 

Jesus Christ, crucified, have mercy on us!

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Christ above in torment hangs,
She beneath beholds the pangs
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