Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit.  Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life.
   (John 12:24-25)

Lord Jesus Christ, Fortitude Divine, I bless and thank you for your humility in being taken down from the tall cross on which, until sunset, you hung for our salvation.

Now, my soul, draw near and devoutly kiss Jesus' ruby-stained wounds.  It was for you that the Lamb was slaughtered and for you that the Victim, who has taken away the sin of the world, has been offered.

Chosen Mother, hold on your lap your beloved and only Son, who suffered a cruel death for me, and keep him there for a time, before he is placed in the tomb, while I, on bended knee, adore him here on earth.  Hear me, my Lady; merciful to me and answer my prayers and offer your Son to me.

   -- Venerable Thomas A. Kempis

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