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Pilate condemns Jesus to die
Reading
Pilate spoke to them again, “Then what do you wish me to do with the
man you call the King of the Jews?” They shouted back, “Crucify
him!” Pilate asked them, “Why, what evil has he done?” But they
shouted all the more, “Crucify him!” So Pilate, wishing to satisfy
the crowd, released Barabbas for them; and after flogging Jesus, he
handed him over to be crucified.
Mark 15:14-15
Prayer
Lord Jesus, you were condemned to death for political profit: be
with those who are imprisoned for the convenience of the powerful.
You were the victim of unbridled injustice: change the minds and
motivations of oppressors and exploiters to your way of peace. To
you, Jesus, innocent though condemned, be honour and glory with the
Father and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.