Opening Prayer

Remember your mercies, O Lord,
and with your eternal protection sanctify your servants,

for whom Christ your Son,
by the shedding of his Blood,
established the Paschal Mystery.
Who lives and reigns

for ever and ever.

Amen

The Liturgy of the Word

1. 1st Reading

1. Text of readings can be found on U.S. Bishop's website

1. Psalm

1. 2nd Reading

The Narrative of the Lord’s Passion

according to John

The Solemn Intercessions

I

For Holy Church

II

For the Pope

III

For the faithful

IV

For catechumens

V

For the unity of Christians

VI

 For the Jewish people

VII

For those who do not believe in Christ

VIII

For those who do not believe in God

IX

For those in public office

X

For those in tribulation

XI

Special Intercession

The Adoration of the Holy Cross

Closing Prayer

1. May abundant blessing, O Lord,

2. we pray,

3. descend upon your people,
   who have honored the Death of your Son

4. in the hope of their resurrection:

5. may pardon come,
   comfort be given,
   holy faith increase,
   and everlasting redemption

6. be made secure.

7. Through Christ our Lord.