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Hannah
Mary, the Mother of Christ

Narrator: This week the second attribute of Lent - sacrifice - will be highlighted in the dialogue. There are many in the Scriptures who made sacrifices for God and his purposes. Two women Hannah and Mary, the mother of Christ - are tonight's examples of sacrifice each in her own way. The setting is a garden.

(Mary is weeping. Hannah approaches.)

Hannah: Greetings! What a beautiful garden! My name is Hannah. May I come in? Oh! Why are you weeping?

Mary: Come in if you wish. I'm not very good company. My name is Mary. I have just returned from Golgotha. This garden belongs to my friend, John. He has asked me to stay with him now that ... that my son is dead.

Hannah: You've lost your son? I am so sorry. I know you must be in great pain. Tell…