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Merciful God, your Son was lifted up on the cross to draw all people to himself. Grant that we who have been born out of his wounded side may at all times find mercy in him, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
33When it was noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon.
34At three o'clock Jesus cried out with a loud voice, Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?
which means, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
35When some of the bystanders heard it, they said, Listen, he is calling for Elijah.
36And someone ran, filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on a stick, and gave it to him to drink, saying, Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to take him down.
37Then Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed his last.
38And the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom.
39Now when the centurion, who stood facing him, saw that in this way he breathed his last, he said, Truly this man was God's Son!
40There were also women looking on from a distance; among them were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome. 41These used to follow him and provided for him when he was in Galilee; and there were many other women who had come up with him to Jerusalem.
42When evening had come, and since it was the day of Preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath, 43Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. 44Then Pilate wondered if he were already dead; and summoning the centurion, he asked him whether he had been dead for some time. 45When he learned from the centurion that he was dead, he granted the body to Joseph. 46Then Joseph bought a linen cloth, and taking down the body, wrapped it in the linen cloth, and laid it in a tomb that had been hewn out of the rock. He then rolled a stone against the door of the tomb. 47Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses saw where the body was laid.
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
P: Let us pray, brothers and sisters, for the holy church throughout the world.
Silent prayer.
Almighty and eternal God, you have shown your glory to all nations in Jesus Christ.
By your Holy Spirit guide the church and gather it throughout the world.
Help it to persevere in faith, proclaim your name, and bring the good news of salvation in Christ to all people.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
P: Let us pray for Elizabeth Eaton and John Roth, our bishops, Jeff, our pastor, for all servants of the church, and for all the people of God.
Silent prayer.
Almighty and eternal God, your Spirit guides the church and makes it holy.
Strengthen and uphold our bishops, pastors, other ministers, and lay leaders.
Keep them in health and safety for the good of the church, and help each of us in our various vocations to do faithfully the work to which you have called us.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
P: Let us pray for those preparing for baptism.
Silent prayer.
Almighty and eternal God, you continue to bless the church.
Increase the faith and understanding of those preparing for baptism.
Give them new birth as your children, and keep them in the faith and communion of your holy church.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
P: Let us pray for our sisters and brothers who share our faith in Jesus Christ.
Silent prayer.
Almighty and eternal God, you give your church unity.
Look with favor on all who follow Jesus your Son.
Make all the baptized one in the fullness of faith, and keep us united in the fellowship of love.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
P: Let us pray for those who do not share our faith in Jesus Christ.
Silent prayer.
Almighty and eternal God, gather into your embrace all those who call out to you under different names.
Bring an end to inter-religious strife, and make us more faithful witnesses of the love made known to us in your Son.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
P: Let us pray for those who do not believe in God.
Silent prayer.
Almighty and eternal God, you created humanity so that all may long to know you and find peace in you.
Grant that all may recognize the signs of your love and grace in the world and in the lives of Christians, and gladly acknowledge you as the one true God.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
P: Let us pray for those who serve in public office.
Silent prayer.
Almighty and eternal God, you are the champion of the poor and oppressed.
In your goodness, give wisdom to those in authority, so that all people may enjoy justice, peace, freedom, and a share in the goodness of your creation.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
P: Let us pray for those in need.
Silent prayer.
Almighty and eternal God, you give strength to the weary and new courage to those who have lost heart.
Heal the sick, comfort the dying, give safety to travelers, free those unjustly deprived of liberty, and deliver your world from falsehood, hunger, and disease.
Hear the prayers of all who call on you in any trouble, that they may have the joy of receiving your help in their need. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
Repeat three times.
P: Behold the life-giving cross, on which was hung the Savior of the whole world.
C: Oh, come, let us worship him.
Please leave in silence.