The Suffering That Saves: When Darkness Yields to Light | Daily Readings | April 18, 2025 | Good Friday

Today’s Scripture reflections for Good Friday - Celebration of the Passion of the Lord:First Reading (Isaiah 52:13—53:12): The Suffering Servant bears the sins of many, offering his life in silence and obedience, bringing healing through his wounds.Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25): "Father, into Your hands I commend my spirit"—a prayer of surrender and trust amid abandonment and suffering.Second Reading (Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9): Christ, the great High Priest, sympathizes with our weakness and becomes the source of eternal salvation through His obedience and suffering.Gospel (John 18:1—19:42): The Passion according to John, unfolding the betrayal, trial, crucifixion, death, and burial of Jesus, the Lamb of God.Through these readings, we are invited to stand at the foot of the Cross, to behold the love that willingly embraces suffering for our sake, and to find hope in the truth that Christ’s victory was hidden within apparent defeat.A ministry of Christus Dominus Bread of Life.Produced in collaboration with Christus Dominus Studios.