Father, You are the One who has taught us the true language of love through Your Son, Jesus Christ. So great a love You have lavished on us through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross! Had it not been for Calvary, we would have no entry into heaven. Thank You, Lord, first and foremost for the love You have bestowed upon us through the cross. Thank You for the love You have placed in our hearts, that we are able and must continue to strive to love one another, as Christ has loved us. We pray this in Jesus’ name.

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Jesus, my Lord and my God, help me take up my daily cross. I welcome the monotony that often marks my day, discomforts of all kinds, my disappointments, tensions, setbacks and cares. You fell beneath its weight to show me You understand when I fall. Help me, Lord, who try so hard to be good, but whose nature is constantly opposed to walking straight and tall down the narrow road of life. Remind me often that in carrying my cross, I carry Yours with You.

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Holy One of Blessing, You came not to be served but to serve. Bless all who, following in Your footsteps, give themselves to the service of others. Help them minister to all in need with wisdom, patience, and courage. In Jesus name, we pray.

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Almighty God and Father of all, You permitted Your Son to be weakened, crushed, and profaned so that He might rise from the dead, freed from the ravages of sin. Help us to accept our weaknesses and failings as forerunners of our glorious resurrection in union with Your Son. We ask this in Jesus’ name.

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