The Passion of Christ

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  Word of God  
 
The blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin.
1 John 1:7
 


This blood, poured out in abundance,
has washed the whole world clean.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

 
 
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By his wounds we are healed.
1 Peter 2:24
 


Our Savior's passion is a healing remedy for us.

 
St. Theodoret of Cyr, 5th century

 
 
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Hosanna, in the highest.
Matthew 21:9
 


As all die in Adam,
so all will be brought to life in Christ.

 
St. Leo the Great, 5th century

 
 
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He humbled himself
by becoming obedient to death,
even death on a cross!
Philippians 2:8
 


Falling in love, as it were, with his task,
and truly obedient, Christ hurried to a shameful death
on the most holy cross.

 
St. Catherine of Siena, 14th century

 
 
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My God, my God,
why have you forsaken me?
Psalm 22:1
 


Jesus felt abandonment, and he prayed.

 
Pope Francis, 21st century

 
 
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He was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities.
Isaiah 53:5
 


The Passion on Calvary is a supreme declaration of love. 
It was to redeem us that Jesus suffered so much. 

 
St. Charles de Foucauld, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
By his wounds we are healed.
Isaiah 53:5
 


For our sake, Christ offered himself to the Father
upon the altar of the cross.

 
St. Thomas Becket, 12th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
There is no greater love
than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
Jesus; John 15:13
 


Our Lord Jesus Christ gave his life’s blood for us.

 
St. Clement of Rome, 1st century

 

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