Paul writes: May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through, and may your spirit, soul and body be kept blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful.

Jesus said to his disciples: Stay alert and pray in order to withstand the trial. The spirit is willing, but human nature is weak.

When they reached the Mount of Olives, Jesus said to his disciples: Pray, so as not to fall into temptation.

At Gethsemane, Jesus prayed saying: Father, everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me; yet not what I will, but what you will.

The will of the Lord will be accomplished through his servant. After all his suffering, he will see the light and be satisfied.

Before his passion, Jesus said to his disciples: Now you are sad, but I shall see you again and your hearts will be full of joy. And no one shall take that joy from you.

On the cross, Jesus said, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” Having said this, he breathed his last.

Paul writes: By our baptism into Christ’s death we were buried with him, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the Father’s glorious power, we too might begin living a new life.