Stations of the cross

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Stations of the cross We adore you O Christ and
we praise you, because by Your Holy Cross You
have redeemed the world (click on the mouse to
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The First StationJesus is condemned to
death Obedience cost our Lord His life, but for
us it only costs an act of the will and no more -
and yet how hard it is for us to bend our
wills. Lord, helps us to see that You may be
present in the people you want us to obey daily.
  Pause for a moment and ask yourself, How can
I be more obedient to Gods ways.
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The Second StationJesus takes up His Cross   The
crosses we bear often come from our faults, and
sometimes they are beyond us e.g. loss of job,
illness. Take heart, the Lord will not let our
burdens become too heavy for our strength. Lord,
help us to see our crosses in the light of the
Cross You carried out of love for us. Pause
for a moment . . . And ask yourself, How can I
see God in my daily crosses?
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The Third StationJesus falls the first
time   The God who made the universe is too weak
as a man to bear the weight of the Cross. Jesus
feels the fullness of our human reality we are
weak and frail. Lord, we gladly accept these
human limitations. But, give us the strength to
struggle on if this will bring Glory to Your
Father e.g. fidelity to our spouse and vows.
Pause for a moment and ask yourself, Lord help
me to be realistic about myself, but also to live
as You want me to live.
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The Fourth StationJesus meets His mother   The
meeting of Our Lord and His mother must have been
an excruciating pain that tore their hearts
apart. Lord, to watch the pain of those we
love is harder than to bear our own pain. Lord,
help us to have a deeper love for those who are
suffering in todays world. . . the poor, sick,
depressed . . . Pause for a moment and ask
yourself, How sensitive am I to the pain of
others, including the ones I love? How should I
respond?
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The Fifth Station Simon helps Jesus to carry
the Cross   We like Simon of Cyrene, are
sometimes put in a situation where we are asked
to help reduce the burden of someone in need. To
help would mean giving up some of our time and
money, and putting in some effort. Lord, help me
to be more willing to help others whom we know
are in need and not solely live our lives for our
own needs. Pause for a few moments and ask
yourself, How helpful am I when I see someone in
need? Do others have to force me to help?
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The Sixth StationVeronica wipes the face of
Jesus   Whenever eyes are filled with tears
whether they are at home, at work, in slums,
jails, hospitals . . . we are also seeing Jesus
face. He is waiting for us to wipe away His
tears. Lord, what you ask calls for courage and
self sacrifice. I am not sure I have them. Help
me to be You to them. Pause for a few moments
and ask yourself, How have I shown compassion to
others in my daily life? Do I see the Suffering
Christ in the people around me?
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The Seventh StationJesus falls a second
time   When you feel that all your efforts to do
good seem to fail and you cant go on, remember
the second fall of our Lord. This is a test of
how much you can persevere. Trust Him and carry
on. Lord, help me not to be discouraged by my
failures, but to learn lessons from them. Real
failure is when I say, I give-up! Pause for a
few moments and ask yourself, When I fall and
fail, do I turn to God for strength? Should I not
believe that He will never abandon me?  
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The Eighth StationJesus consoles the women of
Jerusalem   In spite of His suffering Jesus
remains compassionate. On the contrary, we want
attention and we even sometimes drag ourselves
into self-pity. Lord, it is very difficult to
reach out to understand others when we ourselves
are hurting inside. Help us never to neglect
opportunities of helping others, no matter how
difficult ours are.



Pause for a few
moments and ask yourself, Do my hurts and pain
make me more self-centered or more compassionate,
like Christ?
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The Ninth StationJesus falls the third
time   Our Lord fell the third time He was
drained of all His strength, to move on. Have we
found ourselves in such a situation where we just
want to give up? Lord, show us our sins, but
also the joy of healing. Give us the desire to
want to be reconciled with You and with those who
have sinned against us . . . Pause for a few
moments and ask yourself, How have I responded
in my most trying moments? What is Jesus saying
to me?
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The Tenth StationJesus is stripped of His
garments Before a multitude, Jesus was mocked
and stripped shamefully like a criminal.
Possessing nothing, He finds strengths only in
His Fathers Love. Lord, detach us from the
craving of prestige, position and wealth. Root
out all traces of envy and pride. May we remain
poor in spirit so that we may be rich in Your
Spirit. Pause for a few moments and ask
yourself, How can I be more detached to my
comforts and be more attached to God daily?
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The Eleventh StationJesus is nailed to the
Cross   Jesus hands which cured, and His feet
which walked all over to proclaim the Good News
are now crushed against the wood of the Cross
with nails. Lord, the pain is unbearable, yet
You did not complain. Lord, help me to be more
patient with those who reject Your truth and Your
love.  Pause for a few moments and ask yourself,
How can I do more good and expect less reward?
How can I purify my intentions?
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The Twelfth StationJesus dies on the
Cross Father, forgive them for they do not know
what they are doing. Jesus has now accomplished
His Fathers mission, but at a great price of
giving up His own life. Lord, how often have I
been distracted and tempted by the worldly ways.
Help me to be faithful to my vocation . . .
married, priesthood, religious till the end.
Pause for a few moments and ask yourself, How
can I be more selfless for the sake of Your Will
and mission for me? How can I put You before my
own needs?
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The Thirteenth Station Jesus is taken down from
the Cross Jesus body ripped apart from the
torture is now placed in the consoling arms of
His beloved Mother. A lifeless body showing us
the infinite Love of God. Lord, help us to
appreciate how much You truly love us. Help us to
return Your love by our daily deeds of love,
especially to those whom we dislike or cannot
forgive. Pause for a few moments and ask
yourself, How can I love others, even though the
pain is unbearable. How can I see Christ in them?
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The Fourteenth StationJesus is laid in the
tomb   Jesus mortal life comes to an end. But
now, we are His hands, feet and lips on earth.
We are called to be the Lords apostle-victim-sain
t. Lord, help us to be more serious and
determined to make You and Your teachings known.
You are the Way, the Truth and the gate to
Eternal Life. Pause for a few moments and ask
yourself, How am I witnessing to Gods truth and
love daily in my family, work and Church? Can I
be more active and do my part responsibly?
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on also, insights, inspiration and challenges to
help you find God in your daily life written by
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