March 8: Lenten Retreat Day 4
Lenten Retreat 2025
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THE PASSION ACCORDING TO JOHN
JESUS DIES ON THE CROSS
Jesus, carrying His own cross, goes to His crucifixion. Pilate's sign hints at Christ's true kingship. On the cross, Jesus entrusts His mother to His followers, completes His mission, and signifies the life-giving sacraments through His sacrifice.
How does Jesus entrusting His mother to His followers on the cross inspire us to deepen our commitment to caring for one another?
Prayer from Saint Francis Xavier
Not with hope of gaining aught,
Not seeking a reward,
But as Thou Thyself hast loved me,
O ever loving Lord.
Thou, O my Jesus, didst embrace
My sinful soul upon the Tree,
For me endured the pain, disgrace,
The nails, the spear, the mockery.
Then why, O blessed Jesus Christ,
Should I not love Thee well?
Not for the sake of winning heaven,
Nor of escaping hell.
Not for hope of earth’s award,
Thy praises will I sing,
But solely that Thou art my God
And my eternal King.
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