What tender mourning! Jesus’ lifeless body lays in his mother’s arms. He has truly died. A profound sacrifice, complete.
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you.
Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
I behold this scene at the foot of the cross. I contemplate touching, caressing his body. I remember all his hands have touched, all who have been blessed by his warm embrace. I pause to let it soak in. He knows the mystery of death. He has fallen into God’s hands. For me. That I might love as I have been loved. I pour out my heart to the God of all mercies.
Prayer
O Lord Jesus, your lifeless body, mangled and lacerated, found a worthy resting-place on the bosom of your Mother. I ask you now to dwell in my heart, full of sin and impurity as it is. Create in me a new heart, that I may worthily receive your most sacred body in Holy Communion, and that your would remain in me and I in you for all eternity. Jesus remember me when you come into your kingdom.
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