of the Cross

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The Way
of the Cross
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STATION 1 Jesus in the
Garden. So, could you not stay awake with me
one hour? Matthew 2640
Just like the Disciples, today we also abandon
Christ when we fail to stand in solidarity with
the Majority World.
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STATION 2 Jesus betrayed by
Judas. What will you give me if I betray him
to you? Matthew 2615
Give us the strength to answer the call to be
faithful witnesses to Christ, advocating for
justice for our Timorese neighbours.
Photo CA
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STATION 3 Jesus condemned by the
Sanhedrin. All of them condemned him as
deserving death. Mark 1464
Archbishop Oscar Romero, inspired by his faith,
spoke out against violence, poverty and
injustice. Like Jesus, he gave his life for the
people of El Salvador.
Photo Euipo Maiz
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STATION 4 Jesus denied by
Peter. Woman, I do not know
him. Luke 2257
How many times have we failed to see the face
of Jesus in our brothers and sisters in the
global village?
Photo CA/Stroud
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STATION 5 Jesus condemned by the
people. All of them said Let him
be crucified! Matthew 2722
Communities throughout the world are battling
HIV and AIDS. Do we have the courage to overcome
fear through education? To battle prejudice with
love?
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STATION 6 Jesus crowned with thorns
and clothed in purple. And the soldiers wove
a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and
they dressed him in a purple robe. John 192
The people of Darfur have experienced the pains
of war, forcible displacement and physical
deprivation. The search for peace through
justice is a shared search a way to find hope
for the future.
Photo credit UNHCR
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STATION 7 Jesus carries the
cross. So they took Jesus carrying the
cross by himself John 1917
Every day, refugees seek asylum from fear,
oppression and danger. The world must listen to
those whose voices have lost their power.
Photo CA/McCafferty
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STATION 8 Jesus assisted by Simon of
Cyrene. They compelled a passer-by to carry
his cross it was Simon of Cyrene. Mark
1521
The people of the Solomon Islands are trying to
rebuild their lives after suffering trauma and
loss. They need not carry their burden alone. In
partnership, we can make a difference.
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STATION 9 Jesus meets the women of
Jerusalem. Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep
for me, but weep for yourselves and for your
children. Luke 2328
Lord, we pray for the women of our world
that people may see women as you do. Luisa, from
Timor-Leste, supports survivors of domestic and
sexual violence.
Photos Caritas East Timor
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STATION 10 Jesus is
crucified. There they crucified him, and with
him two others, one on either side, with Jesus
between them. John 1918
Lord, give us the strength and resolve to work
for justice for our indigenous people. To move
beyond just tolerance and work toward rights,
recognition and reconciliation.
Photo UFPA
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STATION 11 Jesus speaks to the
thief. Truly I tell you, today you will be
with me in Paradise. Luke 2343
Kiribati is suffering from the effects of global
warming, and future displacements from their
homes. Lord, help us to open our eyes to the
needs of others, especially our nearest
neighbours.
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STATION 12 Jesus speaks to his mother. When
Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he
loved standing beside her, he said to his mother,
Woman, here is your son. John 1926
In Cambodia, the maternal mortality rate is one
of the highest in the world. Jesus saw the pain
in his mothers eyes as he hung on the cross.
Jesus feels the pain of mothers who lose their
children.
Photo Sprague
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STATION 13 Jesus dies on the
cross. Father, into your hands I commend my
spirit. Luke 2346
Judy, from Papua New Guinea, spent her last
years raising awareness about HIV/AIDS. Judy had
heard the call of the Lord and was faithful to
the end.
Photo CA/McMahon
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STATION 14 Jesus is
buried. Then he took it down, wrapped it in
a linen cloth, and laid it in a rock-hewn
tomb Luke 2353
What do we need to do to work for justice in the
world? To uphold human dignity? Christ set
the example for us of love, compassion and
justice.
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please contact 1800 024 413 www.caritas.org.au
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