V. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. R. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world!
When he sees what is coming to him, Jesus feels fear, sadness, and anguish. His disciples fail him and fall asleep. Let us think of all the people who live forgotten, alone and helpless, forsaken by all.
(Brief Pause)
You created us to live as brothers and sisters. But loneliness, abandonment, and lack of unity lead us to the gates of death. Through your Son, who knew the anguish of being forsaken, increase the love in our hearts.