Collect:
Our Parent GOD, YOUR SON JESUS CHRIST accepted vicarious suffering for the sake of us. HE was bruised, wounded and afflicted for our trespasses and sinfulness. HE became a wretched and sinner to cleanse us from all wretchedness and sinfulness.
The sign of the cross constantly reminds us that HE died so that we may live. Empower us with this challenge so that we suffer for the sake of righteousness, which would enhance ourselves for the coming of the MESSIAH, through JESUS CHRIST our LORD, who lives and reigns with YOU and the HOLY SPIRIT, one GOD world without end.
Amen.