01/27/2010

Opening Prayer

Let us begin: + In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Almighty and Everlasting God, You have given the human race Jesus Christ our Savior as amodel of humility. He fulfilled Your Will by becoming Man and giving His life on the Cross.

Help us to bear witness to You by following His example of suffering and make us worthy toshare in His Resurrection. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son.

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

The Word of God

January 31, 2010Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Luke 4:21-30

The Lord be with you. And also with you.A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke. Glory to you Lord.+ May the gospel always be on my mind, + on my lips, + and in my heart.

Jesus began speaking in the synagogue, saying: “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled inyour hearing.” And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words thatcame from his mouth. They also asked, “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” He said to them,“Surely you will quote me this proverb, ‘Physician, cure yourself,’ and say, ‘Do here in yournative place the things that we heard were done in Capernaum.’” And he said, “Amen, I sayto you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place. Indeed, I tell you, there were manywidows in Israel in the days of Elijah when the sky was closed for three and a half years anda severe famine spread over the entire land. It was to none of these that Elijah was sent,but only to a widow in Zarephath in the land of Sidon. Again, there were many lepers inIsrael during the time of Elisha the prophet; yet not one of them was cleansed, but onlyNaaman the Syrian.” When the people in the synagogue heard this, they were all filled withfury. They rose up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on whichtheir town had been built, to hurl him down headlong.

But Jesus passed through the midst of them and went away.

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

RCIA INFORMATION:

PLEASE RESERVE THE FOLLOWING DATES:

FEBRUARY 14TH - NOON MASS - RCIA MEMBERS

WILL CELEBRATE THE RITE OF ELECTIONIN OUR PARISH.

FEBRUARY 21" AT 1:00 PM

RCIA MEMBERS WILL MEET WITH BISHOPFOR THE RITE OF ELECTION ATST STEPHEN CHURCH.

MARCH 31sT RCIA RETREATAPRIL 1ST HOLY THURSDAY, 7:00 PM IN CHURCH

APRIL 2ND GOOD FRIDAYAPRIL 3, EASTER VIGIL!

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BISHOP AT THE SACRED HEART CATHEDRALINICNOXVILLE

AND, OF COURSE, THE REGULAR RCIA EVENINGMEETINGS! THANKS

PrayerAttend Mass or read the day's Scripture.One of the most popular Lenten practicesis to try to participate in the Eucharistmore often—perhaps in the morning orevening, or during lunch hour for those inthe workforce. Going to daily Mass hasmany benefits: not only God's savingpresence in the Eucharist, but also one'sincreased awareness of progressingthrough Lent as one listens to the dailyScripture readings and homilies.

If you can't get to daily Mass as oftenas you'd wish to during Lent, jot down thedaily readings listed in the missalette atSunday Mass (or perhaps your parishdistributes wall calendars that list theday's readings). Look up the readings inyour Bible and use them for private prayeror family readings. Some families have thecustom of listening to one of the dailyreadings before mealtime.

Do spiritual reading, listening, viewing.A visit to a Catholic bookstore or a lookthrough a Catholic book catalogue willprovide many ideas for spiritual reading toenrich your Lenten preparation. Consider,too, listening to spiritual audiocassettes inyour car or home during Lent, or spendingsome of your "video time" with a spiritu-ally enriching videotape. Your parish staffcan help you find sources for thesematerials, perhaps even the parish library.(A catalogue of religious books, audiocas-settes and videos is available from St.Anthony Messenger Press by writing tothe address on the front page of thisUpdate.)

Examine your conscience nightly. Anexamination of conscience each evening is

TRADITIONS, OF LENT

Rather than being overly hard and nit-picking on yourself, take this time toreview your spiritual journey, both sinsand successes. In what ways have wesinned against God today? Against thepeople in our fives? Against ourselves?Where are the areas of good that we canbuild on and grow into God's love?

Visit church. A quiet church can be anoasis in a busy day. Stop in for a momentof prayer or reading, or even a longer stayin the quiet presence of God.

Most parishes schedule holy hoursduring Lent (and other times of the year).This practice of adoring the BlessedSacrament goes back to the 14001s. A holyhour consists of the exposition of theEucharist, singing hymns and receiving aspecial blessing, the Benediction, from apriest. These sacramental rituals are rootedin the Eucharist and can help us to keepthe Eucharist at the center of our fives.

Many people also find praying therosary deeply fulfilling. There may be agroup who gathers to pray the rosary atyour parish, or you may prefer to praywith your family or even alone.

Attend or pray the Stations of the Cross.This private or communal ritual honors thepassion and death of Christ. In thecommunal service, the leader stops at eachof 14 stations—crosses with scenes fromthe Gospel Passion Narratives, often foundaround the inside walls of a church—and

leads the faithful in prayer. Sometimes thestations are erected along an outside path.Also known as the Way of the Cross, thisritual was made popular by the earlyFranciscans, who were seeking ways tomake the gospel more real and accessibleto simple people. The idea traces back tothe early Christian practice of visiting thescenes of Christ's passion and death inJerusalem. In some cities Stations of theCross are prayed along a procession route,with a social justice theme linking Christ'ssuffering to the suffering of the poor.

Pray the Sign of the Cross. Some thingsbecome so familiar that we take them forgranted. A good Lenten practice would beto stop and think about what we're doingwhen we make the Sign of the Cross. Thecross is at the center of Christianity; itsignifies the deepest surrender to God'swill. As we recall at the Baptism cere-mony, "We die with Christ to rise again inhim."

When you make/the Sign of the Cross,

affirm your own surrender to God's will.While tracing the sign over your body,pray that you will live as a member ofGod's kingdom.

Display palms. Given out on Palm (Pas-sion) Sunday, palms mark the beginningof Holy Week. After they are used in thePalm Sunday liturgy, palms often are hungreverently in homes. Sometimes they amdecoratively braided before they are hung.The palm-bearing date tree was greatlyprized for its shelter, dignity, beauty andshade. It was carried in Jesus' time as asymbol of victory and well-being intriumphal processions. In our homes,palms can serve as a reminder of thevictory of the cross throughout the year.

Use sacramental symbols like fire andwater. One way to enrich your experienceof the Easter Triduum liturgies (HolyThursday, Good Friday and the EasterVigil) is to use water and fire in your homesymbolically during Lent. During theTriduum, water and fire are used promi-nently at the washing of feet, in Baptism,in the Vigil fire and candles.

Lent would be an ideal time to place acontainer of water somewhere in your

Tune in to RCM. Becoming moreaware of the steps the catechu-mens are taking to prepare for theEaster Vigil will help you prepare,too. Introduce yourself to thecatechumens in your parish if youhave the opportunity. Your showof support and encouragement willhelp them feel more welcome.

home and use it in blessing yourself withthe Sign of the Cross, perhaps at morningand evening. Or you might sprinkle thefamily with a few drops of water as part ofyour mealtime blessing. Allowing theother water in our lives—morning show-ers, washing children, being in the rain—to remind us of Baptism is a simple way toenter into the spirit of Lent.

Lighting a simple candle at the tablewhere you eat during Lent can be apowerful reminder both of Baptism and ofpenance. Pray this simple prayer as youlight the candle each day: "Jesus, you arethe light that springs from darkness. Spirit,you are the fire of love in our lives.Almighty God, help us during this Lent toknow and follow your will. Amen." Thisprayer could be followed by sprinklingeach with water and making the Sign ofthe Cross.

Fasting and Penance

Celebrate Shrove Tuesday. To enhanceyour fast, end your feast! Known in Latincultures as Mardi Gras (Fat lbesday), thissymbolic "feasting" marks the end of thecarnival season and ushers in Lent. Onetime-honored European tradition is toserve pancakes for supper on ShroveIllesday. Some families get together forpancakes as a way to share a fun socialoccasion before Lent begins. You maychoose to do that or find some other waysymbolically to celebrate the day: perhapsa favorite dessert or a night out. If you live

anywhere near New Orleans, your celebra-tion will likely be far more extravagantthan a pancake supper!

Receive ashes and wear them humbly.Ashes, an ancient Jewish sign of peni-tence, begin Lent. Usually during Mass onAsh Wednesday, the first day of Lent, thefaithful come forward to have ashesrubbed on their foreheads in the sign ofcross. The ashes come from the burnedpalms from the previotis year's PalmSunday. Depending up& local practice,the priest or other minister will say one oftwo formulas: "Mtn away from sin and befaithful to the gospel" or "Remember,man, you are dust and to dust you willreturn."

Ashes—black and gritty—remind usof the somber character of Lent. Theysymbolize the darkness in our lives whichmust be confronted and repented. Theyremind us, too, that, just as something thathas burned is gone, what we have and whowe are on this earth are not permanent.There is an urgency in the Lord's call toconversion. Worn publicly, ashes remindus that we call each other to live thegospel.

Give up things. Since Lent is a time ofpersonal and communal conversion, it isan especially fitting time to cut back onlife's extras. Remember, the purpose ofLent is not solely to give up things; it is toturn our lives from what does not reallysatisfy and to fill ourselves with God'slife. Even a casual look at advertising onTV and in other media proves the point:Our culture promises fulfillment throughmaterial things. Finding something to dowithout can remind us that our heart'sdesire can be filled only by God.

Perhaps the best fast is balanced withalmsgiving. If you choose to give up aluxury, take the money you would havespent and give it to charity.

Receive sacramental Penance. Call itConfession, Reconciliation or Penance,but put this sacrament on your "must" listfor Lent. One of the great things aboutbeing a Catholic is that we can admit ourguilt and struggles to a priest and experi-ence God's forgiveness through this prayer-ful sign. Those who haven't gone toConfession for a long time may feelapprehensive. But they also might besurprised at how helpful most priests arewhen you speak honestly with them, and

at how rewarding the sacrament is.Many parishes have communal Pen-

ance services during Lent. These combinea prayer and Scripture service with theopportunity for private Confession. OtherPenance times may be listed in a Sundaybulletin, or you can simply call a priest. Ifyou feel for some reason you just can't goto your parish priest for Confession, find apriest outside your parish.

Almsgiving

Volunteer at a local charity. Whether itbe a soup kitchen, an elderly visitingservice, a hospital or community program,you will likely receive more benefits fromvolunteering than you expect. Spendingyour time and natural gifts in service of thepoor, even if only for an hour a week, canopen your eyes more fully to the gospel.

Share your wealth. Jesus tells his disci-ples to share their resources quietly withthose who go without. If you are givingsomething up for Lent, take the moneyyou would have spent and donate it to acharity. Better yet, commit yourself toyearlong support of some worthy charita-ble cause by pledging a monthly donation.Be especially supportive of charity yourparish is providing.

Go a little deeper. Sometimes the best giftwe can give to the poor is to work forjustice in society. Keep an eye on local,national and international issues that affectthe poor. When there is a chance for you tomake a difference by writing a letter to theeditor of the local newspaper, or a letter toyour local, state or federal representatives,use it! Ill

John Bookser, Feister, managing editor of thispublication and assistant editor of St. AnthonyMessenger magazine, has a master's degree inhumanities from Xavier University, Cincinnati.He is editor of the book Radical Grace: DailyMeditations by Richard Rohr (St. AnthonyMessenger Press).Next How to Read the Resurrection Narratives(by Raymond E. Brown, SI.)

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Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. On this day the priest and otherministers make the sign of the cross on our foreheads with ashesmade from burning blessed palms. The words of the Minister andthe ashes remind us that Lent is a time of penance.

Lenten practices help us live the life we receive at baptism. Weopen omx hearts to God's love by the Lenten practice of prayer,fasting,„and giving alms to those in'need.

Penance is part of our continual conversion to Christ. Inbaptism, we receive the life of Christ; throughout our lives.Christ calls us to renounce sin and seek salvation. Penance isespecially important in Lent when the Church asks us to reflect •on our baptism, acknowledge our sins and return to the Lord.

.Penance ii a matter of the conversion of the heart. Thitinterior conversion toward God seeks outward expression invarious forms of penance.

The last Sunday of Lent begins Holy Week. The Holy Thursdayliturgy celebrates Christ's gift of the priesthood and the HolyEucharist. No Mass is celebrated on Good Friday. During theliturgy of that day, the Passion is'read and we ask God that thesufferings of Jesus may free all people from sin. During thesolemn Easter Vigil we remember that most holy night when ourLord Jesus Christ passed from death to life. We celebrate ourown passover from sin and praise God for sending us Jesus.

Celebrating Lent prepares us for true Easter joy.

Although the rules are not as stringent as they once were,Lent--which begins on Ash Wednesday--is still a time of strictobservance of fasting, prayer and penance for Catholic Christiansin preparation for the Church's greatest feast--EASTER.

With a few notable exceptions, the Church today leaves itpretty much up to the individuals on how they will observe Lent.BUT ALL ARE EXPECTED TO OBSERVE LENT!

The Church requires both fasting and abstinence on AshWednesday and Good Friday. Additionally, Catholics in the UnitedStates are obliged to abstain from eating meat on all Fridaysduring Lent.

Fasting and abstinence are never requiredincluding those that fall during Lent,consideredweekly memorials of Jesus' resurrection--aEaster."

on Sundays,because they are

sort of "little

Fasting has to do with the quantity of food eaten. The lawof fasting allows only one full meal a day, but does not prohibittaking some food two other times during the day provided thesetwo meals together do not equal one full meal. All personsfrom their 18th birthday until their 59th must abide by the lawof fasting.

Abstinence applies to everybody from .62e 14 throughout life.Until 1966, the faithful were required to fast throughout

Lent and to abstain from eating meat on all Fridays throughoutthe year.

The Lent and Easter cycle officially begins on AshWednesday, a day on which Catholics traditionally go to Mass toreceive the imposition of ashes, a custom that dates from ancientHebrew times. The ashes themselves are from burned palms savedfrom Palm Sunday the previous year.

Ash Wednesday is not a holy day of obligation, but Catholicsare strongly urged to attend Mass and receive the ashes on theirforeheads.

In the Northern Hemisphere, Lent is closely associated withthe transition from winter to spring and the word "lent" itselfcomes from the Old English word for springtime, lengten, whichrefers to the lengthening of days after the winter solstice.

SATIONS OF THE CROSS

LEADER: Dear Jesus,We remember that you sacrificed your life that wemight be saved. We are sorry that our sins addedto the agony and pain you suffered.

We resolve to rid ourselves of wrong thoughts anddesires. We will remember that you alone are theWay and the Light. We will let our love for youshow itself in our love for others.

ALL: WE WILL FOLLOW THE WAY OF THE CROSS.

READER 1: JESUS IS CONDEMNED TO DEATHWe will remember how Pilate uniustly condemned youto death. We will treat others fairly. We willnot seek praise from those who are false to you.

ALL: WE ADORE YOU, 0 CHRIST, AND WE PRAISE YOU, FOR BY YOURHOLY CROSS, YOU HAVE REDEEMED THE WORLD.

READER 2: JESUS ACCEPTS THE CROSSWhen we think of how you carried your heavy cross

to Calvary, we will accept our own troubles withoutcomplaining.

ALL: WE ADORE YOU, 0 CHRIST, AND WE PRAISE YOU, FOR BY YOURHOLY CROSS, YOU HAVE REDEEMED THE WORLD.

READER 3: JESUS FALLS THE FIRST TIME.We remember how You fell the first time on that

terrible walk to Calvary. We pray that the Holy Spiritwill help us remain faithful to you.

ALL: WE ADORE YOU, 0 CHRIST, AND WE PRAISE YOU FOR BY YOURHOLY CROSS YOU HAVE REDEEMED THE WORLD.

READER 4: JESUS MEETS HIS MOTHER.How much sorrow your Mother felt as she saw you

carry the cross. We, too, are especially sorry thatour sins helped to make your cross so heavy.

ALL: WE ADORE YOU, 0 CHRIST, AND WE PRAISE YOU FOR BY YOURHOLY CROSS YOU HAVE REDEEMED THE WORLD.

READER 5: SIMON HELPS JESUS CARRY THE CROSS.Simon of Cyrene had the privilege of carrying

your cross, we will try to avoid sin and serve youalways.

ALL: WE ADORE YOU, 0 CHRIST, AND WE PRAISE YOU FOR BYYOUR HOLY CROSS YOU HAVE REDEEMED THE WORLD.

READER 6: VERONICA WIPES THE FACE OF JESUS.Blessed is the woman who tried to comfort you

when she saw the sorrow and suffering on your face.

ALL: WE ADORE YOU, 0 CHRIST, AND WE PRAISE YOU FOR BY YOURHOLY CROSS YOU HAVE REDEEMED THE WORLD.

READER 7: JESUS FALLS THE SECOND TIME.When we think of how you fell a second time

time, yet got up and went on, we know that we musthave courage to do what is right.

ALL: WE ADORE YOU, 0 CHRIST, AND WE PRAISE YOU FOR BY YOURHOLY CROSS YOU HAVE REDEEMED THE WORLD.

READER 8: JESUS MEETS THE WOMEN.You told the women of Jerusalem to cry for

themselves and their children. When the end of theworld comes, those who have not followed you willhave reason to weep.

ALL: WE ADORE YOU, 0 CHRIST, AND WE PRAISE YOU FOR BY YOURHOLY CROSS YOU HAVE REDEEMED THE WORLD.

READER 9: JESUS FALLS THE THIRD TIME.Jesus, you fell a third time on your way to the

crucifixion, but you continued to obey the will of theFather. We prase for the strength to do your willeven when the way-is hard.ALL: WE ADORE YOU, 0 CHRIST, AND WE PRAISE YOU FOR BY YOURHOLY CROSS YOU HAVE REDEEMED THE WORLD.

READER 10: JESUS IS STRIPPED OF HIS GARMENTS.At Golgatha, they stripped you of your clothes0.

Strip from us our pride and our desire for the thingsof the world.

ALL: WE ADORE YOU, 0 CHRIST, AND WE PRAISE YOU FOR BY YOURHOLY CROSS YOU HAVE REDEEMED THE WORLD.

READER 11: JESUS IS NAILED TO THE CROSSThey naned you to the cross; but in your

compassion, you forgave them. Help us to forgivethose who hurt us.

ALL: WE ADORE YOU, 0 CHRIST, AND WE PRAISE YOU FOR BY YOURHOLY CROSS YOU HAVE REDEEMED THE WORLD.

READER 12: JESUS DIES ON THE CROSS.Darkness covered the earth as you died on the

cross for our sins. May we never forget yoursacrifice. We offer you our love, and we long to beyour servants.

ALL: WE ADORE YOU, 0 CHRIST, AND WE PRAISE YOU FOR BY YOURHOLY CROSS YOU HAVE REDEEMED THE WORLD.

READER 13: JESUS IS TAKEN DOWN FROM THE CROSS.How painful it must have been for your Mother

and your disciple John when you were taken down fromthe cross! We know that sadness is a part of life.and we will have faith that God knows and understandsour sorrows.

ALL: WE ADORE YOU, 0 CHRIST, AND WE PRAISE YOU FOR BY YOURHOLY CROSS YOU HAVE REDEEMED THE WORLD.

READER 14: JESUS IS BURIED IN THE TOMB.With sad hearts, Joseph and Nicodemus wrapped

your body and laid it in the tomb. Our hearts are sadwhen we think of how the world rejected you.

ALL: WE ADORE YOU, 0 CHRIST, AND WE PRAISE YOU FOR BY YOURHOLY CROSS YOU HAVE REDEEMED THE WORLD.

READER 15: JESUS RISES FROM THE DEADJoy came once more into the world when the ancel

said, "He is not here. He has risen." Theresurrection fulfilled the promise of the Scripturesand brought the hope of life everlasting to thosewho walk in your way.

ALL: WE ADORE YOUR. 0 LORD. WE ARE EVER GRATEFUL FOR YOURCOMPASSION AND LOVE. YOURS IS THE POWER AND THEGLORY FOREVER AND EVER. AMEN.

A Scriptural RosaryTHE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES

1. THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN

1. Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane;/ and He beganto experience sorrow and distress. (Mt. 26:36-37)

Hail Mary....

2. Then He said to them, "My heart is nearly broken with sorrow./ Remainhere and stay awake with Me." (Mt.26:38)

Hail Mary....

3. He withdrew from them and/ knelt down and prayed. (Lk. 22:41)Hail Mary....

4. Father, if it Is possible, let this cup pass from me./ Still, let it be as youwould have it, not as I. (Mt. 26:39)

Hail Mary....

5. When He returned to His disciples, He found them asleep. He said to Peter,"So you could not stay awake with me for even an hour?/ Be on guard andpray that you may not undergo the test. The spirit is willing, but natureis weak." (Mt. 26:40-42)

Hail Mary....

6. In His anguish, He prayed more earnestly./ An angel appeared to Him,coming from Heaven to give Him strength. (Lk. 22:44-43)

Hail Mary....

7. The hour is on us when the Son of Man/ is to be handed over to thepower of evil men. (Mt. 26:45)

Hail Mary....

8. While He was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived/ accompaniedby a great crowd with swords and clubs. (Mt. 26, 47)

Hail Mary..

9. He immediately went over to Jesus, said to him,/ "Peace, Rabbi", andembraced Him. (Mt. 26:49)

Hail Mary....

10. Jesus answered, "Friend, do what you are here foes./ At that momentthey stepped forward to lay hands on 3esus and arrested Him. (Mt.26:50)

Hail Mary....

2. THE SCOURGING AT THE PILLAR

1. As soon as it was daybreak, the chief priests, with the elders and scribes,reached a decision./ They bound Jesus, led him away, and handed him

over to Pilate. Pilate interrogated him, "Are you the King of the Jews?"(Mk. 15:1-2)

Hail Mary....

2. Jesus answered, "My Kingdom does not belong to this world". At this, Pilatesaid to Him, "So then you are a King?" Jesus replied,/ "It is you who say Iam a King. The reason I was born, the reason why I came into theworld is to testify to the truth. Anyone committed to the truth, hearsmy voice." (John 18:36-37)

Hail Mary....

3. This much only will I say, "From now on,/ the Son of Man will have hisseat at the right hand of the Power of God". (Lk. 22.69)

Hail Mary....

4. "So you are the Son of God?" they asked in chorus;! He answered, "It Isyou who say that I am." (Lk. 22:70)

Hail Mary....

5. Pilate's next move was to take Jesus and/ have Him scourged. (John 19:1)Hail Mary.

6. Despised and rejected by mend a man of sorrows. (Is.53:3)Hail Mary....

7. And yet,/ ours were the sufferings He bore. (Is. 53:4)Hail Mary....

8. He was pierced through for our faults, crushed for our sins. (Is. 53:5)Hail Mary....

9. They blindfolded Him, slapped Him/ and then taunted Him. (Lk. 23:64)Hail Mary....

10. And after he had Jesus scourged,/ Pilate handed Him over to becrucified. (Mk. 15:15)

Hail Mary....

3. THE CROWNING OF THORNS

1. The soldiers now led Jesus away into the hall known as the Praetoriumil atthe time they assembled the whole cohort. (Mk. 15:16)

Hail Mary....

2. They dressed Him in royal purple,/ then wove a crown of thorns and putit on Him. (Mk. 15:17)

Hail Mary....

3. They began to salute Him,/ All hail! King of the Jews (Mk. 15:18)Hail Mary...

4. Continually striking Jesus on the head with a reed and spitting at Him,/ theygenuflected before Him and pretended to pay Him homage. (Mk. 15:19)

Hail Mary...

5. Pilate said to the crowd, "Observe what I do./ I am going to bring Himout to you to make you realize that I find no case against Him." (John19:4)

Hail Mary...

6. When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple cloak,/Pilate said to them, "Look at the Man!" (John 19:5)

Hail Mary...

7. As soon as the chief priests and the temple guards saw Him they shouted,/"Crucify Him! Crucify Him" (in. 19:6)

Hail Mary...

8. "Why, what crime has He committed?" asked Pilate./ They only shoutedthe louder, "Crucify Him!" (Mk15:14)

Hail Mary...

9. Pilate said to the Jews,/ "Look at your King." (in 19:14)Hail Mary...

10. In the end,/ Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified (in. 19:16)Hail Mary...

4. THE CARRYING OF THE CROSS

1. When they had finished making a fool of Him, they stripped Jesus of thecloak,/ dressed Him in His own clothes, and led Him off to thecrucifixion. (Mt. 27:31)

Hail Mary...

2. On their way out they met a Cyrenian named Simeon./ This man theypressed into service to carry the cross. (Mt. 27:32)

Hail Mary...

3. A great crowd of people followed Him,/ including women who beat theirbreasts and lamented over Him. (Lk. 23:27)

Hail Mary...

4. Jesus turned to them and said, "Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep forme./ Weep for yourselves and for your children." (Luke 23:28)

Hail Mary....

5. Two others who were criminals/ were led along with Him to be crucified.(Lk.23:32)

Hail Mary...

6. Upon arriving at a site called Golgotha, (a name which means Skull Place),/they gave Him a drink of wine flavored with gall, which He tasted butrefused to drink. (Mt. 27:33-34)

Hail Mary...

7. When they had crucified Him, they divided His clothes among them bycasting lots;/ then they sat down and kept watch over Him. (Mt. 27:35-36)

Hail Mary...

8. Whoever wishes to be my follower/ must deny his very self. (Lk. 9:23)Hail Mary...

9. He must take up his cross each day/ and follow in my steps. (Lk. 9:23)Hail Mary...

10. Whoever would save his life will lose it,/ whoever loses his life for mysake, will save it. (Lk. 9:24)

Hail Mary...

5. THE CRUCIFIXION

1. Jesus said, Father, forgive them,/ they do not know what they are doing.(Lk. 23:34)

Hail Mary...

2. One of the criminals said, "Jesus, remember me You enter upon Your reign".And Jesus replied,/ "I say unto you; this day you will be with Me inparadise." (Lk 23:42-43)

Hail Mary...

3. Seeing His Mother there with the disciple whom He loved, Jesus said to HisMother,/ "Woman, there is your son." (in. 19:26)

Hall Mary...

4. In turn, He said to the disciple, 'There is your Mother. "I From that houronward, the disciple took her into his care. Om 19:27)

Hail Mary....

5. Then toward mid-afternoon, Jesus cried out in a loud tone,/ "My God, MyGod, why have You forsaken Me?" (Mt. 27:46)

Hall Mary....

6. Jesus realizing that everything was now finished, said to fulfill the Scriptures,

sponge soaked in this wine on a stick, and raised it to His lips. (in.19:28)

Hail Mary....

7. When Jesus took the wine, He said,/ "Now it is finished." (in. 19:30)Hail Mary....

8. Jesus uttered a loud cry and said, "Father; into Your hands I commend Myspire./ After He said this, He expired. (Lk. 23:46)

Hail Mary....

9. Darkness came over the whole land until midafternoon with an eclipse of thesun./ The curtain in the sanctuary was torn in two. (Lk. 23:44-45)

Hail Mary....

10. They took Jesus' body, and in accordance with Jewish burial custom, boundit up in wrappings of cloth with perfumed oils. (in. 19:40)

Hail Mary....

Our Father:

Hall Mary:

Glory Be:

The Prayers

Our Father, Who art in Heaven; hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come;Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread;and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, andlead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art Thou amoung women,and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray forus sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in thebeginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

0 My Jesus:

0 my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all soulsto Heaven, especially those in most need of Your Mercy. Amen.

Hall Holy Queen:

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy! Our life, our sweetness, and our hope! Tothee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve, to thee do we send up our sighs,mourning and weeping in this valley, of tears. Turn, then, most graciousadvocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us; and after this our exile show unto usthe blessed fruit of thy womb Jesus; 0 clement, 0 loving, 0 sweet virgin Mary.Pray for us, 0 holy Mother of God. That we may be made worthy of thepromises of Christ.

Prayer After the Rosary:

0, God, whose only-begotten Son, by His life, death and resurrection, haspurchased for us the rewards of eternal life; grant, we beseech Thee, that,meditating upon these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed VirginMary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise throughthe same Christ Our Lord. Amen.May the Divine Assistance remain always with us. And may the souls of thefaithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.