Good Friday, 6th April 2007
Almighty God, whose Son willingly endured the agony and shame of the cross for our redemption: Give us courage we beseech thee, to take up our cross and follow him who liveth and reigneth with three and the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever, Amen. 
O God Our Father whose son forgave his enemies while he was suffering shame and death: Strengthen those who suffer for the sake of conscience; when they are accused, save them from speaking in hate; when they are rejected, save them from bitterness; when they are imprisoned, save them from despair; and to us your servants, give grace to respect their witness and to discern truth, that our society may be cleansed and strengthened.  This we ask for the sake of Jesus Christ, our merciful and righteous judge.  Amen.
