THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN
FRUIT: CONTRITION
Lord, may hardship, sorrow, and distress pass over me. However, like Jesus, give me the strength to follow Your Will no matter where it may take me. May I remember that You never give anyone more challenges then he can handle
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We pray that we always make time for prayer as Jesus did in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Hail Mary...
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We pray that our prayers are focused and earnest and not just mindless repetition.
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We pray for the faith and steadfastness not to give up prayer when times are tough.
Hail Mary...
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We pray for trust in God’s will for us, even if we don’t understand it or it is difficult.
Hail Mary...
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We pray for those who do not pray or believe in the fruitfulness of prayer.
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We pray for stillness of mind and body to listen to God through prayer
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We pray for faith that God will see us through the difficult times in our lives.
Hail Mary...
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We pray for having patience for God’s plan to show itself.
Hail Mary...
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We pray that God spares us difficulty in our lives but we have the strength to imitate Jesus in accepting God’s will.
Hail Mary...
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We pray that we make time for earnest prayer before Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration.
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Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane and He said to His disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” (Matthew 26:36)
Hail Mary...
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He took along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to feel sorrow and distress. (Matthew 26:37)
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Then He said to them, “My soul is sorrowful even to death. Remain here and keep watch with me.” (Matthew 26:38)
Hail Mary...
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He advanced a little and fell prostrate in prayer, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet, not as I will, but as You will.” (Matthew 26:39)
Hail Mary...
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When He returned to His disciples He found them asleep. He said to Peter, “So you could not keep watch with me for one hour? (Matthew 26:40)
Hail Mary...
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“Watch and pray that you may not undergo the test. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Matthew 26:41)
Hail Mary...
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Withdrawing a second time, He prayed again, “My Father, if it is not possible that this cup pass without my drinking it, Your Will be done!” (Matthew 26:42)
Hail Mary...
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Then He returned once more and found them asleep, for they could not keep their eyes open. (Matthew 26:43)
Hail Mary...
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He left them and withdrew again and prayed a third time, saying the same thing again. (Matthew 26:44)
Hail Mary...
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Then He returned to His disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? Behold, the hour is at hand when the Son of Man is to be handed over to sinners. (Matthew 26:45)
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