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bruised for our sins. The chastisement of our peace was upon Him,
and by His bruises we are healed."

Isaias 53:1-5

Jesus' Interior Prayer and Lamentation

I am made a derision to all My people, their song all the day long. The Lord hath filled Me with
bitterness; He hath inebriated Me with wormwood. He hath fed Me with ashes, and My soul is removed
far off from peace. I have forgotten good things.
O My people, what have I done to thee, or wherein have I afflicted thee? Answer Me. I gave thee a
royal scepter, and thou hast given to My head a crown of thorns. For thy sake I struck the kings of
the Chanaanites, and thou hast struck My head with a reed.

Lamentations 3:14-17;
Roman Missal, Good Friday "Reproaches"