Gethsemane by Carl Heinrich Bloch (1834-1890) Public Domain
After His last supper, Jesus went into the Garden of Gethsemane with His disciples to pray. In this way, Jesus was preparing Himself for His own death.
“Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.” -Luke 22:39-45
Christ in Gethsemane by Heinrich Hofmann (1824-1911) Public Domain
Garden of Gethsemane by Pierre Imbert Drevet (1697-1739) Public Domain
Garden of Gethsemane by Gustave Dore (1832-1883) Public Domain
Christ at Gethsemane by Carl Heinrich Bloch (1834-1890) Public Domain
Holy Week Reflections 