GOOD FRIDAY

Behold, O kind and most sweet Jesus, 

I cast myself upon my knees in Thy sight, 

and with the most fervent desire of my soul, 

I pray and beseech 

Thee that Thou wouldst impress upon my heart 

lively sentiments of faith, hope and charity, 

with true contrition for my sins and a firm purpose of amendment; 

while with deep affection and grief of soul 

I ponder within myself and mentally contemplate Thy five wounds, 

having before my eyes the words which David, Thy prophet 

put on Thy lips concerning Thee: 

'They have pierced My hands and My feet, they have numbered all My bones' (Psalm 21: 17,18).

Let  us  pray  also  for all  those  who  suffer  the  consequences  of  the  current  pandemic,  that  God  the Father  may  grant  health  to  the  sick,  strength  to  those  who  care  for  them,  comfort  to  families  and salvation to all the victims who have died.

A moment of silent prayer.

Almighty ever-living God, only support of our human weakness, 

look with compassion upon the sorrowful condition of your children 

who suffer because of this pandemic; 

relieve the pain of the sick, 

give strength to those who care for them, 

welcome into your peace those who have died 

and, throughout this time of tribulation, 

grant that we may all find comfort in your merciful love. 

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.