Quote
“Now since it was preparation day, in order that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath, for the sabbath day of that week was a solemn one, the Jews asked Pilate that their legs be broken and they be taken down. So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and then of the other one who was crucified with Jesus. But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs, but one soldier thrust his lance into his side, and immediately blood and water flowed out.” (John 19:31-34)
Reflection
Christ truly loves us to the end, with a love that is inexhaustible. His Heart is pierced for us, and blood and water pour out, the Blood of our Lord and the waters of Baptism. He never ceases to care for us, to provide for us. And this concern- this desire to draw us to Himself- flows from His most Sacred Heart, on fire with love of us. Today, take time to rest your mind and body. Reflect on the ways Christ is providing for you, sustaining you, loving you. Thank Jesus for this fire of love, a Heart that never ceases to burn for you.
Prayer
| Lord, have mercy | Lord, have mercy |
| Christ, have mercy | Christ, have mercy |
| Lord, have mercy | Lord, have mercy |
| God our Father in heaven | have mercy on us |
| God the Son, Redeemer of the world | have mercy on us |
| God the Holy Spirit | have mercy on us |
| Holy Trinity, one God | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, Son of the eternal Father | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mother | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, one with the eternal Word | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, infinite in majesty | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, holy temple of God | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, tabernacle of the Most High | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, house of God and gate of heaven | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, aflame with love for us | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, source of justice and love | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, well-spring of all virtue | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, worthy of all praise | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, king and center of all hearts | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, treasure-house of wisdom and knowledge | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, in whom there dwells the fullness of God | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father is well pleased | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, from whose fullness we have all received | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, desire of the eternal hills | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, patient and full of mercy | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, generous to all who turn to you | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, atonement for our sins | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, overwhelmed with insults | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, broken for our sins | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, obedient even to death | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, pierced by a lance | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, our peace and reconciliation | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, victim of our sins | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, salvation of all who trust in you | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, hope of all who die in you | have mercy on us |
| Heart of Jesus, delight of all the saints | have mercy on us |
| Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world | have mercy on us |
| Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world | have mercy on us |
| Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world | have mercy on us |
| Jesus, gentle and humble of heart. | Touch our hearts and make them like your own. |
Let us pray.
Father, we rejoice in the gifts of love
we have received from the heart of Jesus, your Son.
Open our hearts to share his life and continue to bless us with his love.
We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.
Amen.
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