TENTH STATION
Jesus Is Crucified
V.Adoramus
te, Christe, et benedicimus tibi.
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you.
R.Quia
per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum.
Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.
From the Gospel according to Mk 15,24
And they crucified him, and divided his garments among them, casting lots for them, to decide what each should take.
MEDITATION
Jesus is crucified. His hands and feet pierced by merciless nails. Stripped of his garments, he is now covered with the sins of the world. Out of love he allows himself to be crucified; in love human suffering acquires saving power. Sustained by this certitude, generations of men and women, young and old, follow the Crucified One in this radical experience of love. The Saviour's wounds bleed still today, aggravated by the nails of injustice, of lies and hatred, of abuse, sacrilege and indifference. On the palms of his hands pierced by the nails are written the names of those who with him continue to be crucified.
PRAYER
Lord Jesus,
nailed to the wood for love for us,
give us your freedom.
Teach us to overcome the fear of suffering
with the strength that flows from your Cross.
Place us deep within this mystery of love
that transforms into moments of grace
even the humble events of every day.
Jesus, raised upon the Cross,
draw to yourself all those who seek your face;
help all who share in your sufferings
to discover the meaning
of their mysterious calling
to share your passion and the agony of the world.
You, Jesus, are the Crucified One
whose face radiates mercy;
as we remember,
to you goes our grateful adoration
with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
today and for ages unending.
R.Amen.
All:
Pater noster, qui es in cælis:
sanctificetur nomen tuum;
adveniat regnum tuum;
fiat voluntas tua, sicut in cælo, et in terra.
Panem nostrum cotidianum da nobis hodie;
et dimitte nobis debita nostra,
sicut et nos dimittimus debitoribus nostris;
et ne nos inducas in tentationem;
sed libera nos a malo.
Fac ut
ardeat cor meum
in amando Christum Deum,
ut sibi complaceam.
Make me
feel as you have felt;
make my soul to glow and melt
with the love of Christ our Lord.