Holy Thursday or Thursday of the Holy Mysteries is the first day of the Easter Triduum. On that day Jesus had His Last Supper with His disciples and founded the sacraments, especially the Sacrament of the Eucharist and the Priesthood.

O Lord, you invited us to share in this Passover by giving us your body and blood. May we share in your passion and death so that we may one day be reborn with you in glory.
Second Prayer, Thursday of Mysteries Morning, Maronite Liturgy.

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"It is the Cross that will sanctify you in time."
From the Ninth Experience of Raymond Nader with Saint Sharbel.

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May we see your blessed hand in times of misfortune, your purification in times of trial, the path of Golgotha in the difficulties of life, and the cross of redemption in suffering.
First Prayer, Wednesday Morning of Passion Week, Maronite Liturgy.​

Wednesday of the Passion Week is also called Wednesday of Ayoub (Job). Job suffered a lot, but never cursed God and was known for his patience. He represents Christ who willingly received suffering and death, and committed himself into his Father’s hands.
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O Christ, may our sufferings be a path of glory to the Father as were yours. 
Third Prayer, Tuesday Morning of Passion Week, Maronite Liturgy.

"The whole universe revolves around the mystery of the Cross."
From the Ninth Experience of Raymond Nader with Saint Sharbel.

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Through your passion, may we be fortified against temptations. Guide us on our way, grant us victory over the enemy, and make us worthy of the kingdom. 
Opening Prayer, Tuesday Morning of Passion Week, Maronite Liturgy.

"Take up the cross of Christ with joy, determination, and courage."
From the Fourth Experience of Raymond Nader with Saint Sharbel.

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We are entering the most important week of the liturgical year, the week that prepares us to live intensely the Christian Mystery of the Death and the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ: The Passion Week.
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O Lord, this morning may we contemplate your passion which saves us; implant it in our hearts and help us understand your immense love for us.
Opening Prayer, Monday Morning of Passion Week, Maronite Liturgy.

"Pray to Jesus Christ and He will hear you; open your hearts to Him, He will enter them, and peace will come into them."
From the Second Experience of Raymond Nader with Saint Sharbel.

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Hosanna Sunday
As we prepare for the great week of the Lord's passion and death, and as we follow the Lord on the way to the cross, may we remain ever faithful to Him who is our Savior and Lord.

In our hands we carry olive branches and with love sing along with the children: “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.”
Hosanna Sunday Morning, second prayer, Maronite Liturgy.

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