The Twelfth Station:
Jesus dies on the cross. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Scripture: It was about midday and darkness came over the whole land until midafternoon with an eclipse of the sun. The curtain in the sanctuary was torn in two. Jesus uttered a loud cry and said, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” After this, he expired. (LK 23:44-46) Reflection: Jesus is wrapped in pain and exhausted from the ordeal of the crucifixion. Death would be a relief for him. He came to do the will of his father even to the point of shedding his blood. Jesus taught us, “Greater love than this no one has than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 He considers us his friends even though it is our sins which have caused his death. Now his act of sacrificial love was completed. Jesus surrendered his life to his heavenly Father. The end has finally come. Prayer: Lord Jesus, you seemed crushed and defeated on the cross but really it was your greatest hour of triumph. Thank you for saving us from eternal death and for offering us eternal life. We claim you as the Savior and Lord of our lives. We wish to commend our life’s journey into your hands. Teach us how to die to our selfishness and to live for others as you did. We unite our sufferings to yours on the cross for the sake of the Church. May the passion and death of Jesus be always in our hearts!
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