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    Bonita Thom
    Director of Respect Life Office
    715-394-0206
    bthomcatholicdos.org

• 	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.
  	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.
  	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.
  	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.
  	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.

  
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