<p class="title_brown">The agony of Jesus in the Garden</p>

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We contemplate the mystery of <em>the agony of Jesus in the Garden</em>, meditating on the words from the Gospel according to Saint Luke:</p>

<p class="quote">Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. He withdrew about a stone&rsquo;s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed: &laquo;Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done&raquo;.<br />
[Lk 22,39.41-42]</p>

<p class="normal_text">In the night scenario, from far, the city would be seen full of th power that judges and condemns. In the middle of the garden, as if back to the first garden where the intimate dialogue is established, there is the man who confronts the will of God: on his knees, his hands placed in prayer, his head raised up to t heaven. But now the page of Scripture gives primacy to God, because the new Adam affirms that it is the will of God that has to be done. The chalice will be drunk.<br />
In Fatima, we also feel the call to hear the will of God, understanding the signs that the Angel and the Virgin Mary offer us: God has the first place and, even in the adversity, we should not doubt His Presence.<br />
Virgin of Fatima, Lady of the Agony, intercede for us next to Christ so that, through prayer, we may be eager to do the will of the Father!</p>
