Holy Week

As we approach Holy Week, the following is for your reflection and prayer:
 
Isaiah 53:11-12
 
“Because of his anguish, he shall see the light; because of his knowledge, he shall be content; My servant, the just one, shall justify the many, their iniquity he shall bear. Therefore, I will give him his portion among the many, and he shall divide the spoils with the mighty, Because he surrendered himself to death, was counted among the transgressors, Bore the sins of many, and interceded for the transgressors.”
 
LENT

O most gentle Jesus,
by your precious blood,
deliver us from all evils.
By your most bitter death
give us a lively faith,
firm hope and perfect charity,
so that with our whole hearts
we may love you
with all our soul and strength.
Make us persevere
in your service,
firm and steadfast in good works,
so that we may be always
able to please you.
Amen.