Meditation Guide: Station 15 On the first day of the week, the women came to the tomb bringing spices they had prepared. They found the stone rolled back from the tomb but when they entered the tomb, they did not find the body of Jesus. While they were still at a loss of what to […]
Read MoreMeditation Guide: Station 14 Joseph showed his generosity by giving Jesus his own tomb. This was his sacred possession. To those around Jesus, this seemed so final. Jesus is laid in the tomb Questions: Do I give up things freely to others and expect nothing in return? How do I deal with emptiness and loneliness? […]
Read MoreMeditation Guide: Station 13 When they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. One of the soldiers thrust a lance in his side and immediately blood and water flowed out. Joseph – a disciple of Jesus – asked Pilate’s permission to remove Jesus’ body Pilate granted […]
Read MoreMeditation Guide: Station 11 It was about 9 in the morning when they crucified him. The inscription proclaiming his offense said “The King of the Jews.” Roughly, the soldiers held down Jesus and nailed him to the cross. Jesus said “Forgive them Father, for they know not what they are doing.” Jesus endured his suffering […]
Read MoreMeditation Guide: Station 10 When Jesus finally reached the hill to Calvary, the soldiers took his robe as part of his punishment. Everything Jesus had would be taken away from him, even his life. There was nothing left on him to mark him as a man. Questions: Do I let others influence what I do or […]
Read MoreMeditation Guide: Station 9 Nothing to eat or drink since the night before, the scourging, the mockery, they have all taken a physical toll. Jesus falls to the dust once again, amidst the noise of Jerusalem crowds heckling ans weeping. This is too much. How much more will he have to endure? He has become a spectacle […]
Read MoreMeditation Guide: Station 8 A large crowd of women had followed Jesus’ path. They were weeping and wailing in traditional mourning for this man. Jesus takes a moment in his agony to speak to them. On his way, he took the time and thought of others above his own need. Some women were truly sincere […]
Read MoreMeditation Guide: Station 7 Jesus falls again. He lies with his face on the ground. He is tired and weak but he finds the inner strength to go on. Jesus falls for the second time Questions: How many times have I struggled and fallen again and again? Do I get overwhelmed with my duties?How do […]
Read MoreMeditation Guide: Station 6 As Jesus passes, Veronica moved by pity, reaches out of the crowd to gently wipe the blood and sweat off Jesus’ face with her veil. The image of His Holy face imprinted on the cloth. She took a risk of stepping out to help someone, even though she would be thrown […]
Read MoreMeditation Guide: Station 5 Jesus is faltering under his load. The soldiers fearing that He might die along the way, seize Simon of Cyrene to help him carry his cross. He stopped along the way and noticed that there was a commotion through the streets. He approached to have a closer look to see what was […]
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