Good Friday Explained Through 20 Images Of The Crucifixion

by Easter, Jesus Christ

In this gallery, we introduce some classic works depicting the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ on Good Friday. Let’s see how those images help us to interpret, treasure and meditate upon the mystery of the cross, especially in these days in which we commemorate the death and resurrection of our Savior.

Good Friday: A Day of Weeping

Litany of the Passion

(from CatholicExpert.com)
Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
Christ, hear us.

Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of heaven,
have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
Have mercy on us.

God the Holy Spirit,
Have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, one God,
Have mercy on us.

Jesus, the eternal Wisdom,
Have mercy on us.

Jesus, conversing with men,
Have mercy on us.

Jesus, hated by the world,
Have mercy on us.

Jesus, sold for thirty pieces of silver,
Have mercy on us.

Jesus, prostrate in prayer,
Have mercy on us.

Jesus, strengthened by an angel,
Have mercy on us.

Jesus, agonizing in a bloody sweat,
Have mercy on us.

Jesus, betrayed by Judas with a kiss,
Have mercy on us.

Jesus, bound by the soldiers,
Have mercy on us.

Jesus, forsaken by your disciples,
Have mercy on us.

Jesus, before Annas and Caiaphas,
Have mercy on us.

Jesus, struck by a servant on the face,
Have mercy on us.

Jesus, accused by false witnesses,
Have mercy on us.

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