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| Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place; for Jesus often met there with his disciples |
Friday, April 06, 2012
Good Friday
FIRST READING
Isaiah 52: 13 – 15
13 Behold, my servant shall prosper, he shall be exalted and lifted up, and shall be very high.14 As many were astonished at him -- his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance, and his form beyond that of the sons of men --15 so shall he startle many nations; kings shall shut their mouths because of him; for that which has not been told them they shall see, and that which they have not heard they shall understand
PSALM RESPONSES
Psalms 31: 2, 6, 12 - 13, 15 - 17, 25
2 Incline thy ear to me, rescue me speedily! Be thou a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me!
Good Friday
FIRST READING
Isaiah 52: 13 – 15
13 Behold, my servant shall prosper, he shall be exalted and lifted up, and shall be very high.14 As many were astonished at him -- his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance, and his form beyond that of the sons of men --15 so shall he startle many nations; kings shall shut their mouths because of him; for that which has not been told them they shall see, and that which they have not heard they shall understand
PSALM RESPONSES
Psalms 31: 2, 6, 12 - 13, 15 - 17, 25
2 Incline thy ear to me, rescue me speedily! Be thou a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me!
6 Thou hatest those who pay regard to vain idols; but I trust in the LORD.
12 I have passed out of mind like one who is dead; I have become like a broken vessel.13 Yea, I hear the whispering of many -- terror on every side! -- as they scheme together against me, as they plot to take my life.
15 My times are in thy hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies and persecutors!16 Let thy face shine on thy servant; save me in thy steadfast love!17 Let me not be put to shame, O LORD, for I call on thee; let the wicked be put to shame, let them go dumbfounded to Sheol.
SECOND READING
Hebrews 4: 14 – 16
14 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.15 For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
GOSPEL
John 18: 1 – 40
1 When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples across the Kidron valley, where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered.2 Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place; for Jesus often met there with his disciples.3 So Judas, procuring a band of soldiers and some officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, went there with lanterns and torches and weapons.4 Then Jesus, knowing all that was to befall him, came forward and said to them, "Whom do you seek?"5 They answered him, "Jesus of Nazareth." Jesus said to them, "I am he." Judas, who betrayed him, was standing with them.6 When he said to them, "I am he," they drew back and fell to the ground.7 Again he asked them, "Whom do you seek?" And they said, "Jesus of Nazareth."8 Jesus answered, "I told you that I am he; so, if you seek me, let these men go."9 This was to fulfil the word which he had spoken, "Of those whom thou gavest me I lost not one."10 Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's slave and cut off his right ear. The slave's name was Malchus.11 Jesus said to Peter, "Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup which the Father has given me?"12 So the band of soldiers and their captain and the officers of the Jews seized Jesus and bound him.13 First they led him to Annas; for he was the father-in-law of Ca'iaphas, who was high priest that year.14 It was Ca'iaphas who had given counsel to the Jews that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.15 Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. As this disciple was known to the high priest, he entered the court of the high priest along with Jesus,16 while Peter stood outside at the door. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the maid who kept the door, and brought Peter in.17 The maid who kept the door said to Peter, "Are not you also one of this man's disciples?" He said, "I am not."18 Now the servants and officers had made a charcoal fire, because it was cold, and they were standing and warming themselves; Peter also was with them, standing and warming himself.19 The high priest then questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching.20 Jesus answered him, "I have spoken openly to the world; I have always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all Jews come together; I have said nothing secretly.21 Why do you ask me? Ask those who have heard me, what I said to them; they know what I said."22 When he had said this, one of the officers standing by struck Jesus with his hand, saying, "Is that how you answer the high priest?"23 Jesus answered him, "If I have spoken wrongly, bear witness to the wrong; but if I have spoken rightly, why do you strike me?"24 Annas then sent him bound to Ca'iaphas the high priest.25 Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They said to him, "Are not you also one of his disciples?" He denied it and said, "I am not."
SECOND READING
Hebrews 4: 14 – 16
14 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.15 For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
GOSPEL
John 18: 1 – 40
1 When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples across the Kidron valley, where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered.2 Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place; for Jesus often met there with his disciples.3 So Judas, procuring a band of soldiers and some officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, went there with lanterns and torches and weapons.4 Then Jesus, knowing all that was to befall him, came forward and said to them, "Whom do you seek?"5 They answered him, "Jesus of Nazareth." Jesus said to them, "I am he." Judas, who betrayed him, was standing with them.6 When he said to them, "I am he," they drew back and fell to the ground.7 Again he asked them, "Whom do you seek?" And they said, "Jesus of Nazareth."8 Jesus answered, "I told you that I am he; so, if you seek me, let these men go."9 This was to fulfil the word which he had spoken, "Of those whom thou gavest me I lost not one."10 Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's slave and cut off his right ear. The slave's name was Malchus.11 Jesus said to Peter, "Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup which the Father has given me?"12 So the band of soldiers and their captain and the officers of the Jews seized Jesus and bound him.13 First they led him to Annas; for he was the father-in-law of Ca'iaphas, who was high priest that year.14 It was Ca'iaphas who had given counsel to the Jews that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.15 Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. As this disciple was known to the high priest, he entered the court of the high priest along with Jesus,16 while Peter stood outside at the door. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the maid who kept the door, and brought Peter in.17 The maid who kept the door said to Peter, "Are not you also one of this man's disciples?" He said, "I am not."18 Now the servants and officers had made a charcoal fire, because it was cold, and they were standing and warming themselves; Peter also was with them, standing and warming himself.19 The high priest then questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching.20 Jesus answered him, "I have spoken openly to the world; I have always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all Jews come together; I have said nothing secretly.21 Why do you ask me? Ask those who have heard me, what I said to them; they know what I said."22 When he had said this, one of the officers standing by struck Jesus with his hand, saying, "Is that how you answer the high priest?"23 Jesus answered him, "If I have spoken wrongly, bear witness to the wrong; but if I have spoken rightly, why do you strike me?"24 Annas then sent him bound to Ca'iaphas the high priest.25 Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They said to him, "Are not you also one of his disciples?" He denied it and said, "I am not."
Truly we are passing through disastrous times, when we may well make our own the lamentation of the Prophet: "There is no truth, and there is no mercy, and there is no knowledge of God in the land" (Hosea 4:1). Yet in the midst of this tide of evil, the Virgin Most Merciful rises before our eyes like a rainbow, as the arbiter of peace between God and man.- Pope St. Pius X
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