The Eleventh Station:
Jesus is nailed to the cross. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Scripture: When they brought Jesus to the site of Golgotha, which means ‘Skull Place’, they tried to give him wine drugged with myrrh, but he would not take it. Then they crucified him and divided up his garments by rolling dice for them to see what each should take. (Mk 15: 22-24) Reflection: Upon arriving at Golgotha, the soldiers make fast work of nailing Jesus to the cross. Each thump of the hammer brings excruciating pain to the body of Jesus. Crucifixion was a horrible form of torture and death. Such inhumane torment to the Lord of life! The final ounces of strength flow out from Jesus. What more can he give? The words of the psalmist ring true: “They have pierced my hands and my feet; I can count all my bones.” (Ps 21:17-18) Prayer: Jesus, it is sinful humanity and we that deserve to be crucified for our sins. But your infinite love impels you to lay down your life for all of us. You have taken our place on the cross, so that we may gain everlasting life. We can never offer you enough thanks. Forgive us, Lord, for our blindness and hardness of heart. Heal us of the evil that lurks within us and turns us away from your grace. Show us how to bring the good news of your saving grace to the people around us.
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