Prayer for Good Friday
On this day we commemorate Jesus our saviour dying on the cross for our sins and leading us to eternal life with the Father. 🙏
April 2025
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Good Friday Prayer
On this day we commemorate Jesus our saviour dying on the cross for our sins and leading us to eternal life with the Father.
