O my merciful Redeemer, today Your holy passion dawns upon the world as a saving light. You come of Your own goodness to suffer in order that I might know how to live and to deal with all the challenges of life. You, who hold all things in Your hand, consent to be hung upon the wood in order to save me and all mankind. I beg You, O my Savior, to help me understand what You have revealed to me through Your life and death. Help me to imitate how You lived. As I request Your help, O God, I offer my praise to You, Who I know to be Father, Son and Holy Spirit, not only now but forever and ever. Amen.