Merciful God, on this Holy Friday, we remember the suffering and death of your beloved Son, Jesus Christ. We contemplate his agony in the garden, his unjust trial, and his crucifixion on the cross. Help us to understand the weight of his sacrifice, made out of boundless love for us. Grant us the grace to carry our own crosses with patience and faith, knowing that through suffering, we can find redemption and new life. We pray for the strength to forgive others, as Christ forgave his persecutors. Amen.