Good Friday Prayer

Jesus, my Lord,

let me go to Mary

when suffering threatens to overwhelm me.

Ask your mother to stay with me

when I am afraid and tempted to surrender.

Let me look to Mary as my model for love,

as well as my haven of healing.

Make sure I am considerate of other people

and notice how they are affected by their suffering.

I'm not the only one.

I beg you, Lord,

to help me grow in compassion.

If I am faithful to You

and close to Your blessed mother,

those who suffer will be comforted by my presence...

and they will gain courage

as I stand beside them,

by their cross.

Amen.