Good Friday
Reflection
“He was spurned and avoided by people, a man of suffering, accustomed to infirmity.” –Isaiah 53:3
Prayer
God in our suffering,
Today your Church remembers the ultimate sacrifice of your son, Jesus, as he willingly accepted a punishment he did not deserve. For all those who are suffering unjustly in this world, we hold them in thought and prayer, and ask you to comfort them by your spirit. Open the doors of their liberation! We also pray for those who are sick and suffering from illness, especially those we have the privilege of serving in our facilities. Help us to be faithful in extending your own compassion to them, being willing to enter their plight and to be your hands and feet to them, insisting that even when we cannot cure, we still can care. With gratitude for the depth of your love towards us, we pray. Amen.
Call to Action
Who in my life needs a word of encouragement during their time of suffering? Make an effort to reach out to them today.