Almighty and everliving God, in your tender
love for humanity you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him
our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his
great humility:
Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of
his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and
ever. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer