P: Loving God: On this holiest of days we, together with all creation, bow in awe and wonder to worship you. We are completely humbled and filled with gratitude when you, on this day, offer us and all humankind the precious gift of life in the person of Jesus Christ crucified. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our diseases. God of mercy:

C: Hear our prayer.

P: Ancient of days: An eternity is far too short to worship and serve you. We will never, ever be able to repay you, Jesus, Savior of the world for what you accomplished on that first Good Friday. For we, along with the whole human race, crucified you, and continue to crucify you. He was despised and r…