When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his clothes and divided them into four parts, one for each soldier. They also took his tunic; now the tunic was seamless, woven in one piece from the top. So they said to one another, "Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it to see who will get it." This was to fulfill what the scripture says, "They divided my clothes among themselves, and for my clothing they cast lots." And that is what the soldiers did. (John 19:23-25a)A prayer suggested by the writings of St. Augustine
Father, we pray on behalf of those
who cannot reach out to you at this moment.
Protect those who are facing adversity.
Strengthen those who need courage.
Keep watch over those who weep.
Tend the sick, give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering.
Dear Lord, let the victims of cruelty and oppression
know that you are with them at this moment. Amen.
