Sunday, May 4, 2008

The First Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden

Our Father, who art in heaven hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.




1.Almighty God, Heavenly King, You are the Lord! Blessed art thou in heaven, and blessed is thy sacred word! Holy Jesus, eternally begotten son of God, send your Holy Spirit upon us and kindle in our hearts the fire of your divine love!

Scripture: Then going out he went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. (Lk 22:39)

2.Almighty God, Heavenly King, You are the Lord! Blessed art thou in heaven, and blessed is thy sacred word! Holy Jesus, eternally begotten son of God, send your Holy Spirit upon us and kindle in our hearts the fire of your divine love!

Scripture: When he arrived at the place he said to them, "Pray that you may not undergo the test." (Lk 22:40)

3.Almighty God, Heavenly King, You are the Lord! Blessed art thou in heaven, and blessed is thy sacred word! Holy Jesus, eternally begotten son of God, send your Holy Spirit upon us and kindle in our hearts the fire of your divine love!

Scripture: Then he said to them, "My soul is sorrowful even to death. Remain here and keep watch with me." (Lk 26:38)

4.Almighty God, Heavenly King, You are the Lord! Blessed art thou in heaven, and blessed is thy sacred word! Holy Jesus, eternally begotten son of God, send your Holy Spirit upon us and kindle in our hearts the fire of your divine love!

Scripture: He prayed, saying, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup away from me; still, not my will but yours be done." (Lk 22:42)

5.Almighty God, Heavenly King, You are the Lord! Blessed art thou in heaven, and blessed is thy sacred word! Holy Jesus, eternally begotten son of God, send your Holy Spirit upon us and kindle in our hearts the fire of your divine love!

Scripture: And to strengthen him an angel from heaven appeared to him. (Lk 22:43)

6.Almighty God, Heavenly King, You are the Lord! Blessed art thou in heaven, and blessed is thy sacred word! Holy Jesus, eternally begotten son of God, send your Holy Spirit upon us and kindle in our hearts the fire of your divine love!

Scripture: He was in such agony and he prayed so fervently that his sweat became like drops of blood falling on the ground. (Lk 22:44)

7.Almighty God, Heavenly King, You are the Lord! Blessed art thou in heaven, and blessed is thy sacred word! Holy Jesus, eternally begotten son of God, send your Holy Spirit upon us and kindle in our hearts the fire of your divine love!

Scripture: When he rose from prayer...[he] said to them, "Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not undergo the test." (Lk 22:45-46)

8.Almighty God, Heavenly King, You are the Lord! Blessed art thou in heaven, and blessed is thy sacred word! Holy Jesus, eternally begotten son of God, send your Holy Spirit upon us and kindle in our hearts the fire of your divine love!

Scripture: ...a crowd approached and...[Judas] went up to Jesus to kiss him. Jesus said to him, "Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?" (Lk 22:47-48)

9.Almighty God, Heavenly King, You are the Lord! Blessed art thou in heaven, and blessed is thy sacred word! Holy Jesus, eternally begotten son of God, send your Holy Spirit upon us and kindle in our hearts the fire of your divine love!

Scripture: Jesus said..."Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs? Day after day I was with you in the temple area, and you did not seize me;..." (Lk 22:52-53)

10.Almighty God, Heavenly King, You are the Lord! Blessed art thou in heaven, and blessed is thy sacred word! Holy Jesus, eternally begotten son of God, send your Holy Spirit upon us and kindle in our hearts the fire of your divine love!

Scripture: After arresting him they led him away and took him into the house of the high priest; Peter was following at a distance. (Lk 22:54)

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.<

O my Jesus, forgive us of our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

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