Good Friday prayer at 3 pm: the most powerful time to pray

3 PM on Good Friday is the most sacred hour of the entire Christian year. It is the moment when Jesus breathes His last on the cross.

At this exact hour, millions of believers pray around the world. Why? Because it is the Hour of Mercy, a unique moment to receive grace.

Good Friday Prayer at 3 PM

Here is the prayer to recite at 3 PM:

Lord Jesus,

At the hour when You gave Your life for me,
I stand at the foot of Your cross.

I offer You my pains,
my sufferings,
and everything I carry in my heart.

Grant me Your mercy,
forgive my sins,
and draw me closer to Your infinite love.

May Your death be my life,
May Your sacrifice be my strength.

Amen.

Why pray at 3 PM on Good Friday?

3 PM corresponds to the hour of Christ’s death. It is a moment when:

• The heavens symbolically open
• God’s mercy is immense
• Prayer becomes especially powerful

It is also the ideal time to pray the rosary or meditate on the Passion.

What to do at 3 PM on Good Friday?

At 3 PM, it is recommended to:

• Pause for a few minutes
• Enter into silence
• Recite a prayer
• Meditate on Christ’s death
• Make an act of faith

 Many people use a rosary to support this moment of prayer.

How to make this prayer even more powerful?

1. Create a moment of silence

Turn off distractions. Make this a sacred time.

2. Look at a crucifix

Gazing at the cross helps deepen your prayer.

 A crucifix in your prayer space can transform your experience.

3. Pray with your heart

Don’t just recite — live each word.

4. Offer an intention

Entrust a situation, a person, or a struggle.

Graces of Good Friday

Many believers testify to graces received on this day:

• Inner peace
• Conversions
• Reconciliation
• Strength in trials

Good Friday is a day when God acts powerfully in hearts.

Conclusion

The 3 PM prayer on Good Friday is a unique spiritual encounter.

Just a few minutes can transform your heart.

Do not miss this sacred hour.

 To fully live this period, discover our guide: how to live Holy Week 2026.