The Tenth Station:
Jesus is stripped. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Scripture: Let not those who wait for you be put to shame through me, O Lord, God of hosts. Let not those who seek you blush for me, O God of Israel, since for your sake I bear insult and shame covers my face. I have become an outcast to my brothers and sisters. (Ps 69: 7-9) Reflection: A final humiliation awaits Jesus as his bloodstained garments are stripped from his body. Jesus humbly submits to this assault upon his dignity. Everyday men, women and children are stripped of their freedom, dignity and human rights and we can feel so powerless. But each of us can help restore a sense of worth to the people we meet. We can clothe the physical, emotional and spiritual nakedness of people who suffer from humiliation and lack of respect. Prayer: Jesus, in your passion you felt tremendous scorn and disdain. You chose not to strike back, but to endure insults for the sake of love. It is the sinfulness of the human family that caused you such degradation. We are the ones who should be stripped of our pride and rebellion, our greed and selfishness. Clothe us with the garment of holiness that we might withstand the pride of life and respond with humility in the face of contempt.
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