Scripture, Reflection and Prayer for Wednesday, April 21, 2010

When they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs, but one soldier opened his side with a lance, and immediately blood and water poured out.
- John 19:33-34

Reflection: Reflection: It is your Heart, O Mary, that is pierced with the steel of the lance. Much more so that the Heart of your Son, Who has already breathed His last.
- St. Bernard

Prayer: O Mary, let me grieve with you over the saving death of your beloved Son. "Holy Mother, pierce me through. In my heart each wound renew of my Savior crucified!"

From: Mary Day By Day (Catholic Book Publishing Corp., New York)