“Father, into your hands, I commend my spirit.” Luke 23: 46. Despite our trials, our challenges, our crises, our crosses, this “Sorrowful” Friday, let us surrender our spirit to our God. Lord, grant me the grace and the serenity to fully submit myself to you. “Jesus, I trust in you.” …

On “Sorrowful” Fridays, we pray with Jesus’ divine example. We see from his loving sacrifices that ultimate good arises. As we recall those whom we know lovingly tolerate our sinfulness or lack of loving thoughtfulness, let us pray to live holy lives – as the good that arises from their loving sacrifice.

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“Sorrowful” Fridays present us the opportunity to view our life’s challenges with a different lens. Often, we pray that our crosses be lightened but maybe we should ask for a stronger, Jesus-like strength to carry ours and those of our neighbor. Lord, grant me the strength to embrace my cross and to [...]