The Seventh Station:
Jesus falls the second time. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Scripture: Insult has broken my heart and I am weak. I looked for sympathy, but there was none; for comforters and I found none. (Ps 69:21) Reflection: Once again Jesus crumbles under the weight of the cross. Even with Simon helping him, Jesus is too weak to carry such a heavy load. His mind and body cry out for relief, but his torturers offer none. This station reminds us of the occasions when we fall through our sinfulness, when we stubbornly resist God’s grace in order to do our will. Growing in holiness means we should be building on our virtues and minimizing our vices. True holiness means we stumble less often and less seriously because God is more the center of our lives. Prayer: Jesus, you struggled to stay on your feet but to no avail. You said yes to the will of your father knowing that your final hours would involve deep agony and crucifixion. When the sins and crosses of our lives cause us to stumble and fall, and it seems that we cannot go on, fill us with hope to face the uncertain future. Lead us to the people who can encourage us by their words and deeds. We desire to be obedient to the call of God in all circumstances of life.
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