Mark 14:32-72

Reading link: https://www.bible.com/bible/114/MRK.14.NKJV
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Contemplation (verse 32-43)
St. Ambrose speaks to us about the mystery of the sorrow of Christ, who said, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful” (verse 34), saying: [How great is the compassion of the Lord; If He had not my feelings, His goodness would not be as complete!… He became tired for my weaknesses! He carried my grief to grant me joy! He descended even to the pain of death, to get me back to life. He suffered to conquer sorrow. It was written of Him, “A man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.” (Isaiah 53:3) … You are suffering, O Lord … for our sake, “bruised for our iniquities.” (Isaiah 53:3). That weakness is not according to Your nature, yet You acquired it for my sake…
+ Fr Tadros Malaty

Personal Reflection
Do I ponder what the Lord experienced on earth? And that He can relate to my every emotion?

Bible Knowledge Question
What was the Lord doing in the garden, and what was the name of the garden? 

Prayer
My Lord Jesus, even though You are God, the Creator of the universe, the Purest and most Powerful, there’s nothing I go through that You can’t relate to. There’s nothing You ask of me that You haven’t done Yourself. When I talk to You about my struggles, my temptations, my negative emotions, my sorrow, You understand. I can turn to You for help knowing You felt like this too, You faced this too, and all for my sake. Help me to turn to You. Amen.