THE CROWNING OF THORNS
FRUIT: MORAL COURAGE
Lord, You were a most unexpected king crowned with thorns and scorn. May I recognize Your kingly presence in my life and honor You through love and charity.
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We pray for forgiveness for the times we haven’t honored you, Lord Jesus Christ, by committing sins.
Hail Mary...
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We pray for forgiveness for the times we haven’t recognized you in our brothers and sisters.
Hail Mary...
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We pray for the desire to live in constant honor of you by leading a life of prayer and charity.
Hail Mary...
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We pray for the will to turn the world towards you by defending and proudly living the Catholic faith.
Hail Mary...
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We pray that we do not not take our faith for granted and always remember the precious gift it is.
Hail Mary...
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We pray and thank you Lord Jesus for suffering for our sake so that we may find eternal joy in Heaven.
Hail Mary...
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We pray for mercy on those who live in mortal sin.
Hail Mary...
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We pray that we are aware of the evil Satan spreads in this world that mocks you oh Lord.
Hail Mary...
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We pray for awareness to help and comfort our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Hail Mary...
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We pray for those who suffer, that they find comfort that they imitate our Lord Jesus Christ.
Hail Mary...
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The soldiers led Him away inside the palace, that is, the praetorium, and assembled the whole cohort. (Mark 15:16)
Hail Mary...
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They clothed Him in purple and, weaving a crown of thorns, placed it on Him. (Mark 15:17)
Hail Mary...
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They began to salute Him with, “Hail, King of the Jews!” (Mark 15:18)
Hail Mary...
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And kept striking His head with a reed and spitting upon Him. (Mark 15:19)
Hail Mary...
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They knelt before Him in homage. (Mark 15:19)
Hail Mary...
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And when they had mocked Him, they stripped Him of the purple cloak, dressed Him in His own clothes, and led Him out to crucify Him. (Mark 15:20)
Hail Mary...
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Jesus therefore came forth, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple cloak. (John 19:5)
Hail Mary...
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For gold is tested in the fire, and acceptable men in the furnace of humiliation. (Sirach 2:5)
Hail Mary...
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The greater you are, the more you must humble yourself, so that you will find favor in the sight of the Lord. (Sirach 3:19)
Hail Mary...
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And, as one from whom men hide their faces, he was despised, and we esteemed him not. (Isaiah 53:3)
Hail Mary...
