His hands and His feet are nailed to it in the most cruel way. 

Blood flowed profusely as Jesus was fastened  to the wood that He had carried. Nails were driven completely through Him. It was even more acute because of his highly  sensitive nature. 

The perfection of God's mercy to us here cannot be articulated or imagined.

Brothers and sisters in Christ. Mercy is something that we are called to. We have received it from the Lord but it is perfected in us by our willingness to "pour ourselves out for others".

 

Remember Mary Magdalene as she washed he feet of Jesus with her tears. The Lord said: "I tell you, her sins, many as they are will be forgiven her because she has love much." 

 

Our Father.... Hail Mary.... Glory Be to the Father....

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Leader: Jesus Christ Crucified.

All: Have mercy on Us.

Leader: May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in peace.

All: Amen.