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.

Holy Week Resources

Catholic-Link Donations donate donation donor

EASTER LINKS

Sacred Catholic Music For Holy Week & Easter Sunday

7 Easter Traditions To Celebrate All Seven Weeks Of Easter

What To Put In Your Tween’s & Teen’s Easter Baskets

3 Ways To Celebrate The Easter Octave

The Beautiful History Of Easter…From a Child’s Perspective

The Proclamation Of Easter | O Truly Blessed Night

Catholic-Link Donations donate donation donor

Keep Searching, Keep Learning

Our Newest Articles:

Mass Around The World: The Philippines

Mass Around The World: The Philippines

Catholic Mass is the exact same everywhere, right? A theologian might immediately answer “Yes!” or “It should be!” Someone who has traveled might answer differently, thinking not theologically but culturally. Music, dress, and postures vary. Mass is the same and...

How To Be Happy: Four Keys To Happiness

How To Be Happy: Four Keys To Happiness

This article was originally published HERE. Creatures are not born with desires unless satisfaction for those desires exists. A baby feels hunger: well, there is such a thing as food. A duckling wants to swim: well, there is such a thing as water. Men feel sexual...

5 Saints Who Were Converts

5 Saints Who Were Converts

Saints come from all walks of life and each is unique in their own way. They are people who have made a total commitment to God and to their fellow man. Many do sacrifice themselves for others, displaying the ultimate love referenced by Jesus in the Gospel. Converts...

Does The Bible Really Mention Unicorns?

Does The Bible Really Mention Unicorns?

Every so often, someone discovers the word “unicorn” in an old English Bible and instantly assumes Scripture is a Narnia prequel. Or that they got a fanfic Bible or something. And honestly, I get it. The mental image of a lone unicorn trotting through the wilderness...

Is The Catholic Mass Part Of The Bible?

Is The Catholic Mass Part Of The Bible?

When I ask myself where the Mass is in the Bible, my mind goes to Luke’s Gospel, Chapter 24. On Easter Sunday, three days after Jesus instituted the Eucharist at the Last Supper, and before He appeared to the eleven, Jesus walked beside two disciples on the road to...

Subscribe To Our WeeklyEmail!

Subscribe To Our WeeklyEmail!

Join our mailing list to receive the latest articles, updates, and seasonal Catholic content from Catholic-Link.org!

You have Successfully Subscribed!

Pin It on Pinterest