Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion - Mass with Fr. Mike Schmitz

Introduction

The video starts with music playing in the background.

Standing

A person is standing.

Reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah

A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah is given. It talks about a servant who will prosper and be raised high, even though he was spurned and avoided by people. He bore our infirmities and suffered for our sins, but through his suffering, he shall justify many.

Key Points:

• The servant shall startle many nations because of him kings shall stand speechless.

• He grew up like a sapling before him like a shoot from the parched earth there was in him no stately bearing to make us look at him nor appearance that would attract us to him.

• He was spurned and avoided by people a man of suffering accustomed to infirmity one of those from whom people hide their faces spurned and we held him in no esteem.

• Yet it was our infirmities that he bore our sufferings that he endured while we thought of him as stricken as one smitten by god and afflicted.

• But he was pierced for our offenses crushed for our sins upon him was a chastisement that makes us whole by his stripes we were healed.

• Though he had done no wrong nor spoken any falsehood but the lord was pleased to crush him in infirmity if he gives his life as an offering for sin he shall see his descendants in a long life and the will of the lord shall be accomplished through him because of his affliction he shall see the light in fullness of days through his suffering my servant shall justify many and their guilt he shall bear therefore i will give him his portion among the great and he shall divide the spoils with the mighty because he surrendered himself to death and was counted among the wicked and he shall take away the sins of many and win pardon for their offenses.

Father into Thy Hands I Commend My Spirit

The person says "Father into thy hands I commend my spirit" while music plays in the background.

Key Points:

• The person repeats "into thy hands I commend my spirit".

• In thee, O Lord, have I hoped let me never be confounded deliver me in thy justice into thy hands I command my spirit now.

• The person says "spirit" while music plays in the background.

• Music continues to play in the background.

• Among my enemies and very much to my neighbors interfered my acquaintance they that saw me that ran from me.

• I am forgotten as one dead.

• But I have put my trust in thee oh lord i said thou art my god are in my hands deliver me out of the hands of my enemies and from them they persecute me.

• Music plays while a person repeats "farther into thy hands i commend my spirit".

• Make thy face shine upon thy servant save me in mercy do you mindfully let your heart be.

• Father into the hands i commend my spirit.

• Music continues to play while a person repeats "I commend my spirit".

Reading from the Letter to the Hebrews

A reading from the letter to the Hebrews is given. It talks about Jesus, who passed through the heavens and became a great high priest. He was able to sympathize with our weaknesses because he was tested in every way, yet without sin.

Key Points:

• Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens jesus the son of god let us hold fast to our confession.

• When christ was in the flesh he offered prayers and supplications with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death and he was heard because of his reverence son though he was he learned obedience from what he suffered and when he was made perfect he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him.

Jesus is Arrested

In this section, Jesus is arrested by a group of guards from the chief priests and the Pharisees. He is betrayed by Judas and taken to Annas first before being brought to Caiaphas.

The Arrest

• Guards from the chief priests and Pharisees arrest Jesus with lanterns, torches, and weapons.

• Judas betrays Jesus by identifying him to the guards.

• Simon Peter draws his sword and cuts off the right ear of the high priest's slave.

• Jesus tells Peter to put away his sword and allows himself to be taken into custody.

The Interrogation

• Simon Peter follows Jesus but denies knowing him when questioned by a gatekeeper.

• The high priest questions Jesus about his disciples and doctrine.

• A temple guard strikes Jesus for his response to the high priest's questioning.

• Annas sends Jesus bound to Caiaphas for further interrogation.

Pilate Questions Jesus

In this section, Pilate questions Jesus about whether he is the king of Jews.

Pilate's Questioning

• Pilate asks what charge is being brought against Jesus.

• Pilate asks if he is the king of Jews, which leads to a discussion about truth and kingdom not belonging in this world.

Release of Prisoner

• Pilate finds no guilt in him but offers Barabbas or releasing jesus as options

Pilate's Interrogation and Crucifixion

This section covers the interrogation of Jesus by Pilate, his crucifixion, and death.

Pilate's Interrogation

• Pilate questions Jesus but receives no answer.

• The Jews cry out against Jesus, claiming he opposes Caesar.

• Pilate tries to release Jesus but ultimately hands him over to be crucified.

Crucifixion and Death

• Jesus is taken to Golgotha and crucified between two others.

• An inscription reading "Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews" is placed on the cross.

• Soldiers divide Jesus' clothes among themselves and cast lots for his tunic.

• Mary and other women stand at the foot of the cross while Jesus speaks to them.

• Jesus entrusts Mary to John before he dies.

• After receiving wine from a sponge, Jesus says "It is finished" and dies.

• The soldiers break the legs of the other two men being crucified but do not break Jesus' legs because he is already dead. One soldier pierces his side with a lance, fulfilling scripture.

• Joseph of Arimathea asks Pilate for permission to remove Jesus' body from the cross. Nicodemus brings spices for burial.

• They place Jesus' body in a new tomb in a nearby garden.

Reflection on Passion

This section provides an opportunity for reflection on the Passion of Jesus.

• The speaker reflects on the story of Jesus' Passion and how some parts make sense while others do not.

The Crown of Thorns

In this section, the speaker reflects on the cruelty of placing a crown of thorns on Jesus' head and how it was not something that anyone was ordered to do. He also discusses how this act of cruelty is connected to envy and how ordinary people can be capable of committing unspeakable acts.

The Cruelty of the Crown

• Pilate had Jesus scourged, but no one was told to put a crown of thorns on him.

• This act of cruelty is reflective and diabolical.

• The speaker argues that everyone has the potential for such cruelty.

Ordinary Men

• The majority of those who committed unspeakable acts during the Holocaust were just normal people.

• Out of 500 men, only eight or ten refused to kill women and children when ordered to do so.

• Some even convinced themselves that their actions were merciful.

Envy

• The speaker argues that this kind of cruelty is connected to envy more than anything else.

• Envy doesn't necessarily want what someone else has; it simply doesn't want them to have it.

Envy and the Passion of Jesus

In this section, the speaker talks about envy and how it is the source of original sin. He explains that envy destroys and corrupts hearts, leading to brokenness in the world. The speaker also discusses how Jesus came to undo what has been done by original sin and how bearing a crown of thorns is part of his solution.

Envy as the Source of Original Sin

• Envy is not wanting something for oneself but rather not wanting someone else to have it.

• The devil's envy led to death entering the world through original sin.

• Cain's envy towards Abel led him to take his brother's life.

Jesus' Solution: Joy, Zeal, and Agape

• Jesus came to undo what has been done by original sin.

• Joy is a response to someone else's excellence or success.

• Zeal is a passionate pursuit of good things for others.

• Agape is selfless love that seeks the good of others.

Overall, this section focuses on how envy leads to brokenness in the world and how Jesus' solution involves joy, zeal, and agape. The speaker emphasizes that bearing a crown of thorns was part of Jesus' solution because he came to undo what has been done by original sin.

Overcoming Envy

In this section, the speaker talks about how to overcome envy by rejoicing in someone else's success and being inspired by their excellence.

Rejoice in Someone Else's Success

• Instead of feeling sad or wanting to destroy someone else's success, we should rejoice in their gifts.

• We should be inspired by the excellence that others have achieved.

Live Under the Gaze of the Father

• Envy often comes from a perceived lack in ourselves. To overcome this, we need to allow ourselves to be seen beneath the gaze of the father.

• Living under the gaze of the father gives us the ability to rejoice in someone else's success and be inspired by their excellence.

Crown of Thorns

• The crown of thorns that Jesus wore represents his choice to undo what has ensnared our hearts and give us freedom to choose joy and zeal under the gaze of the father.

Prayer for Holy Church

This section is a prayer for peace, unity, and protection for the holy church of God.

• The prayer asks for God's favor on our prayers and protection for Pope Francis as he governs over God's people.

• The prayer also asks for all bishops, priests, deacons, and faithful people to serve God faithfully.

Prayer for Ministers

This section is a prayer asking God to sanctify and govern his ministers with grace so they may serve him faithfully.

• The prayer asks for God's grace to help his ministers serve him faithfully.

• The prayer also asks for catechumens and candidates to receive forgiveness of their sins and be one with Christ.

Opening Prayer

The priest leads the congregation in prayer for catechumens, believers, Jewish people, non-believers, and those in public office.

Prayer for Catechumens

• Almighty ever-living God who makes your church ever fruitful with new offspring increase the faith and understanding of our catechumens that reborn in the font of baptism they may be added to the number of your adopted children through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for Believers

• Let us pray also for all our brothers and sisters who believe in Christ that our God and Lord may be pleased as they live the truth to gather them together and keep them in his one church. Let us kneel.

• Let us stand.

• Almighty ever-living God who gathers what is scattered and keeps together what you have gathered look kindly on the flock of your son that those whom one baptism has consecrated may be joined together by integrity of faith and united in the bond of charity through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for Jewish People

• Let us pray also for the Jewish people to whom the Lord our God spoke first that he may grant them to advance in love of his name and in faithfulness to his covenant. Let us kneel.

• Let it stand.

• Almighty ever-living God who bestowed your promises on Abraham and his descendants graciously hear the prayers of your church that the people you first made your own may attain the fullness of redemption through Christ our Lord.

Prayer for Non-Believers

• Almighty ever-living God who created all people to seek you always by desiring you and by finding you come to rest grant we pray that despite every harmful obstacle all may recognize the signs of your fatherly love and the witness of the good works done by those who believe in you and so when gladness confess you, the one true God and Father of our human race through Christ our Lord.

• Let us stand.

• Almighty ever-living God grant to those who do not confess Christ that by walking before you with a sincere heart they may find the truth and that we ourselves being constant in mutual love and striving to understand more fully the mystery of your life may be made more perfect witnesses to your love in this world through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for Those in Public Office

• Let us stand.

• Almighty ever-living God, in whose hand lies every human heart and the rights of peoples look with favor we pray on those who govern with authority over us that throughout the whole world, the prosperity of peoples, the assurance of peace, freedom of religion may through your gift be made secure through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Closing Prayer

• Almighty ever-living God comfort of mourners strength of all who told who toil may the prayers of those who cry out in any tribulation come before you that all may rejoice because in their hour of need your mercy was at hand through Christ our Lord.

Adoration

The congregation adores Jesus on the cross.

Adoration

• Behold the wood of the cross on which hung salvation for all.

• Behold the wood of the cross on which hung salvation for all.

• Behold the wood of the cross on which hung salvation for all. Come let us adore.

Silence

The congregation observes a moment of silence.

Moment of Silence

• Let mortal flesh keep silence and with fear and trembling stand.

• Ponder nothing earthly minded for with blessing in his hands Christ our God descends.

• Our full homage to demand.

Closing Music

The closing music plays as the congregation leaves.

Closing Music

• Spreads its vanguard on the way as the light of light descended.

Introduction and Opening Music

The video begins with music playing as the darkness clears away.

• Music plays as the darkness clears away.

• More music plays.

Prayer and Lord's Prayer

The prayer and Lord's Prayer are recited.

Recitation of the Lord's Prayer

• The Lord's Prayer is recited, beginning with "Our Father who art in heaven."

• The prayer continues with "deliver us from evil."

Communion

• The priest presents the lamb of God and invites those present to receive communion.

• Amen is said after communion.

• An act of spiritual communion is recited by the congregation.

Final Blessing and Closing Music

A final blessing is given, followed by closing music.

Final Blessing

• A final blessing is given by the priest, inviting abundant blessings upon those present.

Closing Music

• Closing music plays.