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The Agony in the Garden Luke 22:39-46; Mark 14:32-42; Matthew 26:36-46 |
Jesus' disciples fall asleep while Jesus prays, "Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet, not My will but Your will be done." PRO-LIFE INTENTION: For all who are suffering from abandonment or neglect, that compassionate individuals will come forward to offer them comfort and aid. |
Sometimes we feel that those whom we love aren't just interested in what we think is important. |
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The Scourging Luke 23:13-25; Mark 15:6-15; Matthew 27:15-26; John 19:1 |
Jesus is taken before the High Priest where He is bound to a pillar and scourged. His whole body is covered with deep wounds. PRO-LIFE INTENTION: That the victims of violence, torture and slavery will be delivered from their suffering, find healing and know that God is close to them. |
People, whether intentionally or not, say and do things which hurt us. |
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The Crowning with Thorns Mark 15:16-20; Matthew 27:27-31; John 19:1-3 |
The Roman soldiers mock and torment Jesus. When Pilate asks, "Are You a king?" Jesus answers. "My kingdom is not of this world." PRO-LIFE INTENTION: That the persecution of Christians will end in a new era of tolerance and respect for the religious freedom and conscience rights of all. |
We are made fun of for what we believe to be true. |
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The Carrying of the Cross Luke 23:26-32; Mark 15:21-22; Matthew 27:32-33; John 19:17 |
Jesus carries the cross through the streets of Jerusalem.. He says, "If anyone is to be My disciple, let him take up his cross and follow Me." PRO-LIFE INTENTION: For all who labor under burdens that seem too great to bear—due to illness, age, poverty, cruelty or injustice—that our prayers and aid will lighten their crosses. |
In our journey, there will be many crosses we must carry as we walk each step of our discernment. |
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The Crucifixion Luke 23:33-56; Mark 15:22-30; Matthew 27:33-61; John 19:17-42 |
Jesus is nailed to the cross. Before he dies, he says, "Woman, behold your Son. Son, behold your Mother." PRO-LIFE INTENTION: For an end to the death penalty and for the release of all prisoners of conscience and all who have been wrongfully convicted. |
There are times we feel as though we have been abandoned or have failed. |