The Thirteenth Station:
Jesus is taken down from the cross. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Scripture: Through his suffering, my servant shall justify many and their guilt he shall bear. Therefore, I will give him his portion among the great…because he surrendered himself to death and was counted among the wicked; and he shall take away the sins of many and win pardon for their offenses. (Is 53:11-12) Reflection: The broken body of Jesus is reverently lowered from the cross. Who could have imagined that the wood of the crib would lead to the wood of the cross? Yet this holy cross is hope for the world. It endures as a permanent symbol of love, an eternal plus sign for those who seek the ways of God. When the cross of suffering enters our lives, may we unite our suffering to that of Jesus for the sake of the world. For God’s power is at work amid the tragedies and heartaches of human existence. Prayer: Lord Jesus, the world flees from pain, sickness and sorrow because it does not believe in the redemptive role of suffering. Though we do not understand it fully, we accept this mystery of saving grace through your passion. Your word and deeds inspire us to take up our crosses daily and to follow you. We ask for courage to be faithful to our calling through the joys and sorrows of life. May we bring hope and consolation to those who carry heavy burdens today.
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