Jesus suffers and dies for us upon the cross.
Both in living and in dying, Jesus shows us how to love. In the Sermon on the Mount, He taught us to pray for our persecutors; on Mount Calvary He prays for those who have condemned and crucified Him. In the parables of the Good Shepherd and the Prodigal Son, Jesus taught us about God’s love for repentant sinners; on the cross He forgives and saves the repentant thief.
Words cannot describe the great evil of sin, but the suffering and death of our Savior give us an insight into the damage caused by our disobedience.
We pray for an increased sense of sin and sorrow for sin.
Our Father
1. They crucified Him there, and the robbers, one on his right hand, the other on his left.
Hail Mary
2. And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”
Hail Mary
3. One of the robbers mocked Him saying: “If you are the Christ, save yourself and us!”
Hail Mary
4. But the other said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into your kingdom.”
Hail Mary
5. Jesus said to him, “Amen, I say to you, this day you shall be with Me in paradise.”
Hail Mary
6. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to his mother, “Woman, behold thy son.”
Hail Mary
7. Then He said to the disciple, “Behold thy mother.”
Hail Mary
8. And about the ninth hour, Jesus cried out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.”
Hail Mary
9. Knowing that all was now completed, Jesus said, “I thirst,” in order to fulfill the scripture.
Hail Mary
10. And after taking the wine, Jesus said, “It is consummated”; and bowing his head, He gave up his spirit.
Hail Mary
Glory be
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References: Luke 23:33-49; John 19:25-30
From the Seven Day Bible Rosary