But Christ’s midnight prayer in the garden of Gethsemane didn’t end there. After praying, “if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me,” he added, “yet not as I will, but as you ...

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus teaches the essential lessons of life: the importance of prayer, the need for sacrifice, the redeeming value of suffering, and love for others.

The Pope noted that Christ’s prostration is “a position for prayer which expresses obedience to the Father’s will, an abandonment of self with complete trust in him.” ...

The gospel draws people to Christ; salvation is free but calls for full surrender, holiness, obedience, and a life ...

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus utters his agonizing prayer, “Abba, Father, for you all things are possible; remove this cup from me; yet, not what I want, but what you want.” ...

This is the garden in which Christ went to pray after the Last Supper and where he was betrayed by Judas and arrested. Therefore, it plays a crucial role in the story of the Passion of Christ.

In vocal prayer, we hear God speak to us through Jesus Christ and we answer him aloud. Our prayer is given audible expression. The Catechism explains: “Through his Word, God speaks to man.

The second reading (Philippians 2:6-11) is about the suffering of Christ in humble obedience. Suffering in Gethsemane Reflecting on these themes, we can contemplate on the story of Jesus praying ...