The leader will start with the sign of the cross.
In the name of the Father, (+) and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
The people answer:
Amen.
The leader will now pray the Opening Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
you send us your only begotten Son
to reconcile us to yourself.
He offered himself on the cross,
so that on the cross he may lead us all back to you.
Send us your Spirit
to accompany us on this way of the cross.
May this way lead us to a worthy thanksgiving
for the sacrifice of your Son.
May this way fill us with strength
that will enable us to remain steadfast
in the face of this present crisis.
In this time of quarantine,
we continue to hold on to the cross.
May the cross be our light
that shows the way to remaining united.
May the cross be our confidence
that dispels all fear and anxiety.
May the cross be our hope
that helps us remain faithful until the end. Amen.
THE FIRST STATION: THE LAST SUPPER
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
The people answer:
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the world.
The leader will now say:
A Reading from the First Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians.
For I received from the Lord what also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus, on the night he was handed over, took bread, and, after he had given thanks, broke it and said, “This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
The people answer:
Thanks be to God.
The leader will now say:
During the Last Supper, the apostles gathered around Jesus at the upper room. We are still limited to gather together physically as a community, but it is not impossible to unite our hearts spiritually in the Lord. In this time of quarantine, we feel the great need of being a church, of being a community.
The leader will now say:
We pray to the Lord, to help us to remain united spiritually. Help us to be united in prayer and in doing service to those who are in need. Amen.
The leader will now pray the following prayers:
Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
The people answer:
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. Amen.
Leader:
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
The people answer:
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Leader:
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
The people answer:
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever. Amen.
The leader will now say:
THE SECOND STATION: THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
The people answer:
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the world.
The leader will now say:
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke.
Then going out he went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. When he arrived at the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not undergo the test.” After withdrawing about a stone’s throw from them and kneeling, he prayed, saying, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup away from me; still, not my will but yours be done.” And to strengthen him an angel from heaven appeared to him. He was in such agony and he prayed so fervently that his sweat became like drops of blood falling on the ground.
The people answer:
Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.
The leader will now say:
So great was the agony of Jesus that his sweat fell to the ground like drops of blood.
Today, many too are in great agony for the uncertainty that face them. Many are without jobs. Many lost their income. Many are homeless. Many are hungry and afraid.
We pray to the Lord, to fill our hearts with love and dispel all forms of anxiety. Bring help and consolation to those who had to carry extra burden in this time of quarantine. Amen.
The leader will now pray the following prayers:
Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
The people answer:
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. Amen.
Leader:
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
The people answer:
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Leader:
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
The people answer:
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever. Amen.
The leader will now say:
THE THIRD STATION: JESUS IS CONDEMNED TO DEATH
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
The people answer:
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the world.
The leader will now say:
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark.
The high priest rose before the assembly and questioned Jesus, saying, “Have you no answer? What are these men testifying against you?” But he was silent and answered nothing. Again, the high priest asked him and said to him, “Are you the Messiah, the son of the Blessed One?” Then Jesus answered, “I am; and you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of the Power and coming with the clouds of heaven.” At that the high priest tore his garments and said, “What further need have we of witnesses? You have heard the blasphemy. What do you think?” They all condemned him as deserving to die.
The Gospel of the Lord.
The people answer:
Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.
The leader will now say:
Jesus did not deserve to be punished by death. He was accused unjustly. But in his death is our life.
Many have died because of COVID-19. Even health care workers succumbed to this disease.
Nobody deserves to die this way. But we entrust all of them to the mercy of the Father. We pray for the repose of their souls. We pray for their loved ones.
The leader will now say:
We pray to the Lord, to grant eternal rest unto those who have died, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
The leader will now pray the following prayers:
Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
The people answer:
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. Amen.
Leader:
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
The people answer:
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Leader:
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
The people answer:
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever. Amen.
The leader will now say:
THE FOURTH STATION:
SCOURGING AND CROWNING WITH THORNS
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
The people answer:
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the world.
The leader will now say:
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Pilate said to them, “Then what shall I do with Jesus called Messiah?” They all said, “Let him be crucified!” But he said, “Why? What evil has he done?” They only shouted louder, “Let him be crucified!” They stripped off his clothes and threw a scarlet military cloak about him.
Weaving a crown out of thorns they placed it on his head, and a reed in his right hand.
The Gospel of the Lord.
The people answer:
Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.
The leader will now say:
Jesus’s offering of himself to the Father is total. He embraced its painful cost.
Many continue to offer their lives to make this quarantine work – the police, the military, the barangay workers, the security, utility, and food personnel. Oftentimes, they face hardship and difficulties in fulfilling their duties.
The leader will now say:
We pray to the Lord, to bless all those who have to go to work despite the present danger. Protect them from all harm and keep them away from sickness. Amen.
The leader will now pray the following prayers:
Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
The people answer:
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. Amen.
Leader:
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
The people answer:
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Leader:
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
The people answer:
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever. Amen.
The leader will now say:
THE FIFTH STATION:
JESUS CARRIES THE CROSS
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
The people answer:
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the world.
The leader will now say:
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew.
And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the cloak, dressed him in his own clothes, and led him off to crucify him.
The Gospel of the Lord.
The people answer:
Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.
The leader will now say:
Jesus accepted the cross. Although difficult and heavy, he carried the cross in faith and love.
We were all surprised by this pandemic. All were busy living their lives. Then, everything stopped. This is our cross. We stay home as an act of faith and love.
We accept this cross because we care. We carry this cross because we realize that life is important.
The leader will now say:
We pray to the Lord, telling him that letting go of what we have been used to is not easy. Carrying the cross demands sacrifice. Help us to carry this cross with genuine love and deep faith. Amen.
The leader will now pray the following prayers:
Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
The people answer:
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. Amen.
Leader:
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
The people answer:
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Leader:
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
The people answer:
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever. Amen.
The leader will now say:
THE SIXTH STATION: JESUS FALLS
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
The people answer:
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the world.
The leader will now say:
A Reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah.
Yet it was our pain that he bore, our sufferings he endured. We thought of him as stricken, struck down by God and afflicted.
But he was pierced for our sins, crushed for our iniquity. He bore the punishment that makes us whole, by his wounds we were healed. We had all gone astray like sheep, all following our own way; But the Lord laid upon him the guilt of us all.
The Word of the Lord.
The people answer:
Thanks be to God.
The leader will now say:
Jesus gave in to exhaustion and fatigue, he fell to the ground. He had to gather the strength to stand up and continue the way.
Fighting an invisible enemy can be frustrating – it’s like falling in a bottomless pit. But we need to stay alert and focused. We need to keep standing from the fall. We need shepherds to lead us to march on.
The leader will now say:
We pray to the Lord, for our leaders in government and in the church. Grant them wisdom to discern the right path. Grant them determination to remain steadfast until the end. Amen.
The leader will now pray the following prayers:
Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
The people answer:
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. Amen.
Leader:
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
The people answer:
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Leader:
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
The people answer:
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever. Amen.
The leader will now say:
THE SEVENTH STATION
SIMON OF CYRENE HELPS JESUS
CARRY THE CROSS
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
The people answer:
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the world.
The leader will now say:
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark.
They pressed into service a passer-by, Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross.
The Gospel of the Lord.
The people answer:
Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.
The leader will now say:
Jesus was helped. Thanks to Simon, a Cyrenian, Jesus was able to continue on his way.
We cannot overcome this pandemic without the help of our health workers.
Doctors, nurses, and all those who work in the medical field are our modern heroes. Our lives and the life of the world, rest in their hands. They put their life on the line. Their work is crucial.
The leader will now say:
We pray to the Lord, for all health care workers. Fill their hearts with strength and inspiration. Do not let discouragement tire them down. Protect them from illness. Amen.
The leader will now pray the following prayers:
Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
The people answer:
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. Amen.
Leader:
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
The people answer:
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Leader:
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
The people answer:
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever. Amen.
The leader will now say:
THE EIGHTH STATION:
JESUS MEETS THE WOMEN OF JERUSALEM
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
The people answer:
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the world.
The leader will now say:
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke.
A large crowd of people followed Jesus, including many women who mourned and lamented him.
Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep instead for yourselves and for your children, for indeed, the days are coming when people will say, “Blessed are the barren, the wombs that never bore and the breasts that never nursed.” At that time people will say to the mountains, ‘Fall upon us!’ and to the hills, ‘Cover us!’ for if these things are done when the wood is green what will happen when it is dry?”
The Gospel of the Lord.
The people answer:
Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.
The leader will now say:
Women from Jerusalem went to Jesus to console him. In the end, it was Jesus who consoled the women.
What we are experiencing right now is a worldwide health emergency. Everyone is affected. And the solution to this emergency must also come worldwide. Everyone must be involved in the solution. Everyone must cooperate. Everyone must be a source of consolation. Just as Jesus consoles us so should we console one another.
The leader will now say:
We pray to the Lord, that we are afraid, we are anxious; console us with your presence. Help us as one worldwide community to work together towards the end of this crisis. Amen.
The leader will now pray the following prayers:
Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.
The people answer:
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. Amen.
Leader:
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
The people answer:
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Leader:
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
The people answer:
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever. Amen.
The leader will now say:
THE NINTH STATION:
JESUS IS NAILED TO THE CROSS
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
The people answer:
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the world.
The leader will now say:
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke.
When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him and the criminals there, one on his right, the other on his left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
The people answer:
Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.
The leader will now say:
The self-giving love of Jesus transformed the cross from being an instrument of shame and punishment to become a sign of hope and life.
We are facing a very dangerous enemy. We do not know where this crisis will lead us. We do not know until when. But we do not lose hope. We do not give in to despair.
The leader will now say:
We pray to the Lord, our hope to enlighten our minds to always see his guidance. Strengthen our hearts to always choose to believe in his love. Amen.
The leader will now pray the following prayers:
Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
The people answer:
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. Amen.
Leader:
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
The people answer:
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Leader:
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
The people answer:
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever. Amen.
The leader will now say:
THE TENTH STATION:
JESUS FORGIVES THE REPENTANT THIEF
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
The people answer:
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the world.
The leader will now say:
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke.
Now one of the criminals hanging there reviled Jesus, saying, “Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us.” The other, however, rebuking him, said in reply, “Have you no fear of God, for you are subject to the same condemnation? And indeed, we have been condemned justly, for the sentence we received corresponds to our crimes, but this man has done nothing criminal.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied to him, “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
The people answer:
Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.
The leader will now say:
Even in the midst of suffering, Jesus continues to be merciful. He offered reconciliation to the repentant thief. Jesus opened the door to the heavenly promise.
Quarantine has provided us time, a lot of time. This time has made us realize what is truly essential, what is really important in our life. Let this crisis bring renewal in ourselves and in our society. Let this crisis change us for the better.
The leader will now say:
We pray to the Lord, to renew us with his mercy. Make us treasure what is truly essential and change us to become better children of God. Amen.
The leader will now pray the following prayers:
Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
The people answer:
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. Amen.
Leader:
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
The people answer:
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Leader:
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
The people answer:
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever. Amen.
The leader will now say:
THE ELEVENTH STATION:
MARY AND JOHN AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
The people answer:
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the world.
The leader will now say:
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to John.
Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.
The Gospel of the Lord.
The people answer:
Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.
The leader will now say:
Mary stood at the foot of the cross. John stayed with Mary. They did not leave Jesus.
There are a lot of things about this pandemic that we do not understand.
A lot of things about this crisis is mystery to us. But we do not let it weaken our faith. We do not let it put us down in discouragement. We remain in the Lord.
The leader will now say:
We pray to the Lord, that for all the things that we do not understand, we trust in him. He is with us and he will never abandon us. Lord, increase our faith. Amen.
The leader will now pray the following prayers:
Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
The people answer:
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. Amen.
Leader:
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
The people answer:
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Leader:
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
The people answer:
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever. Amen.
The leader will now say:
THE TWELFTH STATION:
JESUS DIES ON THE CROSS
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
The people answer:
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the world.
The leader will now say:
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke.
It was now about noon and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon because of an eclipse of the sun. Then the veil of the temple was torn down the middle. Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit”; and when he had said this he breathed his last.
The Gospel of the Lord.
The people answer:
Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.
The leader will now say:
In the death of Jesus, we are healed. His death on the cross is our life. Many are infected by the virus. There are thousands of cases all over the world. We pray for their healing.
The leader will now say:
We pray to the Lord, our Divine Healer. Assure with your presence those who are isolated because of COVID-19. Heal them. Bring them back to health. Fill their hearts with hope. Amen.
The leader will now pray the following prayers:
Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.
The people answer:
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. Amen.
Leader:
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
The people answer:
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Leader:
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
The people answer:
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever. Amen.
The leader will now say:
THE THIRTEENTH STATION:
JESUS IS LAID IN THE TOMB
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
The people answer:
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the world.
The leader will now say:
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew.
When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph, who was himself a disciple of Jesus. He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus; then Pilate ordered it to be handed over.
Taking the body, Joseph wrapped it in clean linen and laid it in his new tomb that he had hewn in the rock. Then he rolled a huge stone across the entrance to the tomb and departed.
The Gospel of the Lord.
The people answer:
Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.
The leader will now say:
From the cross, the lifeless body of Jesus was laid in the arms of Mary. Then, Mary laid her beloved son in the tomb.
It is never easy to lose a loved one. So much more, when you lose them during a pandemic. We cannot begin to imagine the pain of isolation. We cannot begin to imagine the agony of not being able to talk, or to hug, or to caress your loved one for the last time. This is a difficult time to live and to die.
The leader will now say:
We pray to the Lord, for all the families and friends of those infected by the virus, especially the families and friends of those who have died. Assure them of your presence, and surround them with your peace. Amen.
The leader will now pray the following prayers:
Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.
The people answer:
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. Amen.
Leader:
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
The people answer:
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Leader:
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
The people answer:
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever. Amen.
The leader will now say:
THE FOURTEENTH STATION:
JESUS ROSE FROM THE DEAD
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
The people answer:
Because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the world.
The leader will now say:
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew.
After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, approached, rolled back the stone, and sat upon it. His appearance was like lightning and his clothing was white as snow. Then the angel said to the women in reply, “Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
The people answer:
Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.
The leader will now say:
The tomb is not the end. Death is not the end. Jesus rose from the dead.
Many may feel that we are in darkness right now, or that we do not see anything bright in the near future. But, new life awaits us. There is hope in the Risen Lord. We do not fully understand how, or when – but new life awaits us. The world will overcome this crisis.
The leader will now say:
We pray to the Lord, to fill our hearts with hope. Lead us to the victory of the resurrection. Make us persevere so that we may remain in you until the end. Amen.
The leader will now pray the following prayers:
Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
The people answer:
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. Amen.
Leader:
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
The people answer:
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Leader:
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
The people answer:
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever. Amen.
The leader will now say:
As we conclude the Stations of the Cross, let us pray for the intentions of the Holy Father.
The leader will now pray the following prayers:
Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.
The people answer:
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. Amen.
Leader:
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
The people answer:
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Leader:
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
The people answer:
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever. Amen.
Leader:
Let us now pray the Oratio Imperata for Protection against the Covid 19.
Merciful and compassionate Father,
we come to You in our need
to seek Your protection against the COViD 19 virus
that has disturbed and even claimed lives.
We ask You now to look upon us with love
and by Your healing hand,
dispel the fear of sickness and death,
restore our hope, and strengthen our faith,
We pray that You guide the people
tasked to find cures for this disease
and to stem its transmission.
We thank You for the vaccines developed
made possible by Your willing guiding hands.
Bless our efforts to use these vaccines
to end the pandemic in our country.
We pray for our health workers
that they may minister to the sick
with competence and compassion.
Grant them health in mind and body,
strength in their commitment,
protection from the disease.
We pray for those afflicted,
may they be restored to health.
Protect those who care for them.
Grant eternal rest to those who have died.
Give us the grace in these trying times
for work for the good of all
and to help those in need.
May our concern and compassion for each other
see us through this crisis
and lead us to conversion and holiness.
Grant all these
through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,
Who lives and reigns with You
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God.
Do not despise our petition in our necessities,
but deliver us always from all dangers,
O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.
Our Lady, Health of the sick, pray for us.
Saint Joseph, pray for us.
Saint Raphael the Archangel, pray for us.
Saint Roche, pray for us.
Saint Lorenzo Ruiz, pray for us
Saint Pedro Calungsod, pray for us.
The leader will end with the sign of the cross.
In the name of the Father, (+) and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
The people answer:
Amen.
