Jesus' Mother releases his body to the tomb (unknown mosaic)

The Seed Buried in the Ground

Our Redeemer suffered and was buried for us in order to rise again. With sincere love we adore him, and aware of our needs we cry out:
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ our Savior, your sorrowing mother stood by you at your death and burial: In our sorrows may we share your suffering.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ our Lord, like the seed buried in the ground, you brought forth for us the harvest of grace. May we die to sin and live for God.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, the Good Shepherd, in death you lay hidden from the world: Teach us to love a life hidden with you in the Father.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, the new Adam, you entered the kingdom of death to release all the just since the beginning of the world: May all who lie dead in sin hear your voice and rise to life.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, Son of the living God, through baptism we were buried with you: Risen also with you in baptism, may we walk in newness of life.
Lord, have mercy on us.

(Liturgy of the Hours)
 

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