Jesus Prays in Gethsemani

Jesus went out and made His way as His custom, to the Mount of Olives. His disciples accompanied Him. On reaching the place, He said to them, "Pray that you may not be put to the test." He withdrew from them about a stone's throw, then went down on His knees and prayed in these words: "Father, if it is Your will, take this up from Me; yet not My will but Yours be done." In this anguish, He prayed with even greater intensity,and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground. Then He rose from prayer and came to His disciples, only to find them asleep, exhausted with grief.

Lk 22:39-45

Reflection: Think of the loneliness of Jesus when not one of His disciples found the strength to Him company in His agony. Then think of the loneliness of those who have no friends, no home, no hope, no future. Think of their feelings of depression, of their sense of insecurity and despair. What resolve can we make to help these victims of neglect?