via crucis

On this Good Friday...

The younger lad drew this on Ash Wednesday

"We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you,

because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world."

--from The Way (or Stations) of The Cross, or "Via Crucis"

gratitude on Good Friday

Lord, on this Good Friday when you gave your very self for our salvation, I thank you for your many blessings, especially those of life itself, redemption, faith, joy, hope, peace, protection, guidance, and grace.  Please continue to bless us with these gifts; help us to use them according to your will and for your glory.