The Clock of the Passion

The Clock of the Passion
by Saint Alphonsus Liguori

During the Hours of the Passion, say an Our Father, Hail Mary and a Glory Be at each hour in honor of each event.

5 to 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday		Jesus having Taken leave of Mary, celebrates his last supper.
8		Jesus Washes the feet of the Apostles, and institutes the Most Holy Sacrament.
9		Discourse of Jesus; he goes to the Garden of Olives.
10		Prayer of Jesus in the garden.
11		The Agony in the Garden.
Midnight Good Friday		The sweating of blood.
1		Jesus is betrayed by Judas, and is bound.
2		Jesus is led before Annas.
3		Jesus is taken before Caiphas, and receives a blow in the face.
4		Jesus is blindfolded, struck, and scoffed at.
5		Jesus is led to the council, and declared guilty of death.
6		Jesus is taken to Pilate, and accused.
7		Jesus is mocked by Herod.
8		Jesus is conducted to Pilate, and Baraboas is preferred to him.
9		Jesus is scourged at the pillar.
10		Jesus is crowned with thorns, and exhibited to the people.
11		Jesus is condemned to death, and goes to Calvary.
Midday		Jesus is stripped and crucified.
1		Jesus prays for his murderers.
2		Jesus recommends his spirit to his Father.
3		Jesus dies.
4		Jesus is pierced with a lance.
5		Jesus is taken down from the cross, and delivered over to his Mother.
6		Jesus is buried, and left in the sepulcher.