Thoughts for Good Friday

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Although Lent may seem a sad time,

we should make it a 'Joyful season of the year',

one that challenges us to renew and strengthen

our faith, hope and love for the Lord.

How often have I tried to do God's will and failed?

Lord help me not to be discouraged by my failures.

Give me strength to persevere,

for I know that not to try harder is the worst "failure".

The above thoughts and prayers are taken from The Stations of the Cross written by Fr. Philip Heng, S.J.

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God gave me the gift of Himself. Totally.

My challenge now is to accept this gift. Totally.

Hmmmm. Not sure exactly how to do that -

but I am going to pray for you and for me,

that we find out how and do it.

A thought from Sr. Patricia Proctor

~ Franciscan Monastery of Saint Clare, Spokane, USA ~

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We adore you, O Christ, and we praise You

Because by Your holy cross

You have redeemed the world.