A Catholic encounter with the Word of God as reveled by Scripture, The Magisterium of the Catholic Church Opening Prayer Come, Holy Spirit, fill my heart with your holy gifts. Let my weakness be penetrated with your strength this very day that I may fulfill all the duties of my state conscientiously, that I may do what is right and just. Assist me, O Holy Spirit, in all my trails of life, enlighten me in my ignorance, advise me in my doubts, strengthen me in my weakness, help me in all my needs, protect me in temptations and console me in afflictions. Graciously hear me, O Holy Spirit, and pour your light into my heart, my soul, and my mind. Introduction: The Passion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ Matthew 26:1-27:66 St. Matthew in his Gospel follows the general outline and content of St. Mark's Gospel and adds some material unique to his own sources, including the death of Judas, the wife of Pilate, and the guards at the tomb. Continuing his interest in the O...