1) Jesus is condemned to death by Pilate who wants to placate the crowds, though Jesus is innocent. We too quickly judge and condemn those different from us.
2) Jesus carries his heavy cross to be shamed and humiliated, as others today silently carry invisible crosses of illness, financial problems, or difficult family.
3) Jesus falls the first time under the weight of the cross while the crowds jeer, just as we fear failure and despair in the face of challenges.
This document is a reflection on the 14 Stations of the Cross. Each station includes a bible verse, a reflection on how individuals and communities around the world experience injustice, poverty, conflict, and the effects of climate change. It calls for empowerment to work for justice, uphold human dignity, and build communities of welcome, refuge, and compassion.
Veronica's compassion and courage to stand by Jesus in his hour of
need inspires us. She is a role model of true friendship. In our times
of suffering and pain, do we have the courage to stand by our
friends like Veronica or do we run away? Let Jesus' words of
appreciation to Veronica inspire us to be compassionate friends.
REFLECTION: Veronica showed compassion and courage by coming forward to
wipe Jesus' face at a time when all others had deserted him. She
stood by him in his hour of need. Do we have the courage to stand by
our friends in their times of suffering and pain or do we run away?
Let Jesus' words
Jesus is stripped of his clothing as he carries his cross to Calvary. Though mocked and ridiculed, he continues forward with dignity. As children and adults, we are sometimes tempted to act disrespectfully or use inappropriate language, but Jesus exemplifies maintaining purity and building others up even in suffering.
Jesus is condemned to death and carries his cross to Golgotha where he is crucified and dies. His body is taken down from the cross and placed in a tomb donated by Joseph of Arimathea.
The document is a reflection on the 14 Stations of the Cross. It summarizes each station, drawing parallels between Jesus' suffering and challenges faced in today's world. Some of the hardships highlighted include injustice, oppression, poverty, discrimination, failure, gossip, and death. The reflection encourages readers to empathize with those who suffer and work to alleviate pain in the world, following Jesus' example of sacrifice and love.
This document outlines the 14 Stations of the Cross, which depict Jesus Christ carrying his cross and being crucified. It provides instructions for meditating on each station, such as not trying to force a particular experience, asking the Holy Spirit for guidance, taking time for visualization and meditation, and using gratitude to refocus one's thoughts. Each of the 14 stations is then briefly named, from Jesus being condemned to death to being laid in the tomb.
This document is a reflection on the 14 Stations of the Cross. Each station includes a bible verse, a reflection on how individuals and communities around the world experience injustice, poverty, conflict, and the effects of climate change. It calls for empowerment to work for justice, uphold human dignity, and build communities of welcome, refuge, and compassion.
Veronica's compassion and courage to stand by Jesus in his hour of
need inspires us. She is a role model of true friendship. In our times
of suffering and pain, do we have the courage to stand by our
friends like Veronica or do we run away? Let Jesus' words of
appreciation to Veronica inspire us to be compassionate friends.
REFLECTION: Veronica showed compassion and courage by coming forward to
wipe Jesus' face at a time when all others had deserted him. She
stood by him in his hour of need. Do we have the courage to stand by
our friends in their times of suffering and pain or do we run away?
Let Jesus' words
Jesus is stripped of his clothing as he carries his cross to Calvary. Though mocked and ridiculed, he continues forward with dignity. As children and adults, we are sometimes tempted to act disrespectfully or use inappropriate language, but Jesus exemplifies maintaining purity and building others up even in suffering.
Jesus is condemned to death and carries his cross to Golgotha where he is crucified and dies. His body is taken down from the cross and placed in a tomb donated by Joseph of Arimathea.
The document is a reflection on the 14 Stations of the Cross. It summarizes each station, drawing parallels between Jesus' suffering and challenges faced in today's world. Some of the hardships highlighted include injustice, oppression, poverty, discrimination, failure, gossip, and death. The reflection encourages readers to empathize with those who suffer and work to alleviate pain in the world, following Jesus' example of sacrifice and love.
This document outlines the 14 Stations of the Cross, which depict Jesus Christ carrying his cross and being crucified. It provides instructions for meditating on each station, such as not trying to force a particular experience, asking the Holy Spirit for guidance, taking time for visualization and meditation, and using gratitude to refocus one's thoughts. Each of the 14 stations is then briefly named, from Jesus being condemned to death to being laid in the tomb.
The document discusses 10 pictures representing events surrounding Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. For each picture, it provides 1-2 word associations and scriptural references or quotes related to that picture. The pictures discussed are: 1) Palm branch, 2) Overturned table, 3) Communion bread, 4) 30 pieces of silver, 5) Washing hands, 6) Nails, 7) Rooster, 8) Thorns, 9) Empty tomb, and 10) Nail scarred hands. The overall message is that through Jesus' sacrifice and resurrection, he offers forgiveness of sins and eternal life to all who believe in him.
The stations of the cross are 14 representations of Jesus' last moments and crucifixion. This Catholic devotion involves praying at images or descriptions of these events and is especially observed during Lent. It can be led by clergy or laypeople and is found in many Christian churches as well as in Jerusalem along the Via Dolorosa, the route Jesus is believed to have walked.
Biblical Allusions in Martin Luther King’s EssaysIB Screwed
This document provides a detailed analysis and explanation of references made in Martin Luther King Jr.'s works to passages from the King James Bible. It examines several biblical passages and concepts that MLK alluded to in order to equate his message of nonviolence and racial equality with the teachings and suffering of Jesus Christ. The document aims to interpret MLK's works from the perspective of his Baptist faith to better understand the influences and parallels he drew between his work and the gospels.
The Stations of the Cross originated as Christians in Jerusalem visited the sites where important events of Jesus' passion and death occurred. As pilgrimages to Jerusalem became difficult, churches began setting up 14 representations of these stations. Today, some traditions add a 15th station of the Resurrection or use a scriptural series proposed by Pope John Paul II. When praying the Stations, one moves from station to station, recalling the events, praying, and singing a refrain between each one.
Way of the Cross, A Daily Walk with ChristSheryl Coronel
The document is a guide for meditating on the 14 Stations of the Cross. It provides a short prayer and reflection for each station, focusing on Jesus' suffering and sacrifice, and lessons for the reader. The reflections encourage embracing crosses to be close to Jesus, detaching from worldly things, and persevering in faith until death. They express sorrow for sins and desire to receive Jesus in the Eucharist and live in union with him. The closing prayer reflects on Jesus' wounds and beseeches him to impress faith, hope, charity and contrition in the reader's heart.
The stations of the cross refer to 14 images depicting Jesus' crucifixion and the events leading up to it. The stations grew out of depictions of the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, believed to be the path Jesus walked to Mount Calvary. The stations can be found in many Christian denominations and involve prayers at each station commemorating a stage of Jesus' last day. They were first erected in churches in the 15th century and were set at 14 stations by the Pope in 1731. Each station depicts a significant moment on Jesus' way to crucifixion such as his falls under the weight of the cross or his meetings with Mary and Veronica.
This sonnet by John Donne expresses his desire to suffer as Jesus did and take on his sins. It depicts the violence of Jesus' crucifixion and laments that Donne continues to sin daily. However, the sonnet finds hope in God's strange and unconditional love shown through Jesus' sacrifice. Donne draws a parallel between Jesus humbling himself by taking human form to suffer and die for mankind, and Jacob disguising himself to receive his father's blessing. Both figures degraded themselves but for different purposes - Jesus to redeem humanity, while Jacob acted with selfish intent.
The case for christ - www.glasgowchurch.org.ukglasgowchurch
Presentation on the case for Christ, loosely based on the book by Lee Strobel. Looks at the evidence of Jesus actually being who he said he was.
Presentation given at the Glasgow Church of Christ - www.glasgowchurch.org.uk
This document is a reflection on the 14 Stations of the Cross during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each station is summarized with references to how Jesus' suffering relates to those impacted by the virus. Key points include: Jesus accepting our suffering to walk with us; accepting social distancing to trust scientists; and reaching out to others. Healthcare workers find themselves in the midst of the crisis with insufficient resources. After the crisis, there will be many grieving and depression due to losses. We must support those in grief and prevent suicides. In the end, we will no longer jeer at warnings and must care for those in need.
This document outlines 14 stations of the cross inspired by Catholic social doctrine. Each station includes a brief description of Jesus' suffering in that stage of the crucifixion process and relates it to one or more principles of Catholic social teaching, such as human dignity, solidarity, subsidiarity, and the common good. The overview provides instructions for praying the stations, beginning with a sign of the cross and act of contrition before moving through each station with associated prayers.
The document summarizes a chapter from "The Six Gifts of Hospitality" about the gift of benevolence. It discusses biblical examples of benevolence shown by Ruth to Naomi, Job to the poor, and Tabitha making coats for widows. It also describes a local handyman who helped widows and orphans without charge. The chapter examines various scriptures about benevolence and hospitality, and concludes with discussion questions.
The document is a sermon about change and repentance. It discusses how Moses had to change directions twice in his life when he encountered "bends in the road". It encourages readers to turn away from their routines and distractions to see what God is doing, like Moses turned to investigate the burning bush. It says God calls us to change through encountering our neighbors in need and that true change means repenting from self-centeredness and turning towards God. The sermon argues Christianity is about allowing Jesus to transform us into new creations, not just being nice but becoming entirely new people oriented around God.
Jesus falls while carrying his cross to Golgotha. His failure and humiliation show that even he could not complete the task without struggling. His fall sanctifies failure for all people by showing that great things can come from failure. Jesus meets his mother Mary briefly on the road, an unimaginably painful moment for a mother to witness her son's condemnation. Jesus also experiences relying on others as Simon of Cyrene is compelled to help carry Jesus' cross when he fails, representing how we all must sometimes depend on others to survive life's burdens.
The document outlines the 15 stations of the cross and provides a brief reflection on each station. The overall message is about following Jesus' example of sacrificial love by turning suffering into victory, helping others in need, and dying to our sinfulness so that we can live in His love.
We follow the steps of the saviour that led to the salvation of mankind. The fourteen stations of the cross are not just a time of walking and saying out words but a great opportunity for us to reflect in our lives about those small pains, transgressions and disappointments and remember that Christ our saviour went through much more to win for us eternal life in Heaven.
The Stations of the Cross is a walk with Jesus Christ as He went to His passion & death on the cross for our salvation.He rose again on Easter day and broke all sin & death for ever!
This poem reflects on the Stations of the Cross and uses each station as a prompt for contemplation on suffering in the modern world, such as oppression, poverty, addiction, and pressures on children. It calls us to have courage in speaking out against injustice, to see Christ in those who are struggling, and to help others in their times of falling down.
Jesus is condemned to death by Pontius Pilate, despite knowing he did nothing wrong. He willingly accepts death to save humanity from sin. Veronica courageously wipes Jesus' face as he carries the cross, showing compassion. At the ninth station, Jesus falls for the third time under the weight of the cross, but continues on, showing perseverance in the face of struggle.
This document guides the reader through reflections on each of the 14 Stations of the Cross. It encourages pausing to reflect on how Jesus' suffering and death can inform our own lives, relationships, struggles, and willingness to accept God's will. For each station, it poses questions for introspection and prayers asking God for strength, compassion, forgiveness and detachment from worldly things. The overall message is that meditating on Christ's passion can help renew our faith, hope and love during Lent.
(1) The document summarizes a Bible study on Matthew 27:20-26 about Jesus being crucified.
(2) It discusses how Pilate tried to release Jesus but the crowd demanded Barabbas be released instead and that Jesus be crucified.
(3) The resurrection signifies God's approval of Jesus' work on Earth and allows him to become the powerful spiritual force to redeem humanity.
This document outlines the 14 Stations of the Cross and provides a reflection on each station from a child's perspective. It discusses how children sometimes feel alone, don't want to help others, give up easily, only think of themselves, hurt others, and are selfish. It concludes with a prayer asking God for help to live like Jesus and not sin.
Pray the stations of the cross any time as a way to:
meditate on the life and death of Christ, seeking to,
“ … him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that if possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brethren, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but one thing I do, forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:10-14)
Contact us - let's follow Jesus together.
The document discusses 10 pictures representing events surrounding Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. For each picture, it provides 1-2 word associations and scriptural references or quotes related to that picture. The pictures discussed are: 1) Palm branch, 2) Overturned table, 3) Communion bread, 4) 30 pieces of silver, 5) Washing hands, 6) Nails, 7) Rooster, 8) Thorns, 9) Empty tomb, and 10) Nail scarred hands. The overall message is that through Jesus' sacrifice and resurrection, he offers forgiveness of sins and eternal life to all who believe in him.
The stations of the cross are 14 representations of Jesus' last moments and crucifixion. This Catholic devotion involves praying at images or descriptions of these events and is especially observed during Lent. It can be led by clergy or laypeople and is found in many Christian churches as well as in Jerusalem along the Via Dolorosa, the route Jesus is believed to have walked.
Biblical Allusions in Martin Luther King’s EssaysIB Screwed
This document provides a detailed analysis and explanation of references made in Martin Luther King Jr.'s works to passages from the King James Bible. It examines several biblical passages and concepts that MLK alluded to in order to equate his message of nonviolence and racial equality with the teachings and suffering of Jesus Christ. The document aims to interpret MLK's works from the perspective of his Baptist faith to better understand the influences and parallels he drew between his work and the gospels.
The Stations of the Cross originated as Christians in Jerusalem visited the sites where important events of Jesus' passion and death occurred. As pilgrimages to Jerusalem became difficult, churches began setting up 14 representations of these stations. Today, some traditions add a 15th station of the Resurrection or use a scriptural series proposed by Pope John Paul II. When praying the Stations, one moves from station to station, recalling the events, praying, and singing a refrain between each one.
Way of the Cross, A Daily Walk with ChristSheryl Coronel
The document is a guide for meditating on the 14 Stations of the Cross. It provides a short prayer and reflection for each station, focusing on Jesus' suffering and sacrifice, and lessons for the reader. The reflections encourage embracing crosses to be close to Jesus, detaching from worldly things, and persevering in faith until death. They express sorrow for sins and desire to receive Jesus in the Eucharist and live in union with him. The closing prayer reflects on Jesus' wounds and beseeches him to impress faith, hope, charity and contrition in the reader's heart.
The stations of the cross refer to 14 images depicting Jesus' crucifixion and the events leading up to it. The stations grew out of depictions of the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, believed to be the path Jesus walked to Mount Calvary. The stations can be found in many Christian denominations and involve prayers at each station commemorating a stage of Jesus' last day. They were first erected in churches in the 15th century and were set at 14 stations by the Pope in 1731. Each station depicts a significant moment on Jesus' way to crucifixion such as his falls under the weight of the cross or his meetings with Mary and Veronica.
This sonnet by John Donne expresses his desire to suffer as Jesus did and take on his sins. It depicts the violence of Jesus' crucifixion and laments that Donne continues to sin daily. However, the sonnet finds hope in God's strange and unconditional love shown through Jesus' sacrifice. Donne draws a parallel between Jesus humbling himself by taking human form to suffer and die for mankind, and Jacob disguising himself to receive his father's blessing. Both figures degraded themselves but for different purposes - Jesus to redeem humanity, while Jacob acted with selfish intent.
The case for christ - www.glasgowchurch.org.ukglasgowchurch
Presentation on the case for Christ, loosely based on the book by Lee Strobel. Looks at the evidence of Jesus actually being who he said he was.
Presentation given at the Glasgow Church of Christ - www.glasgowchurch.org.uk
This document is a reflection on the 14 Stations of the Cross during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each station is summarized with references to how Jesus' suffering relates to those impacted by the virus. Key points include: Jesus accepting our suffering to walk with us; accepting social distancing to trust scientists; and reaching out to others. Healthcare workers find themselves in the midst of the crisis with insufficient resources. After the crisis, there will be many grieving and depression due to losses. We must support those in grief and prevent suicides. In the end, we will no longer jeer at warnings and must care for those in need.
This document outlines 14 stations of the cross inspired by Catholic social doctrine. Each station includes a brief description of Jesus' suffering in that stage of the crucifixion process and relates it to one or more principles of Catholic social teaching, such as human dignity, solidarity, subsidiarity, and the common good. The overview provides instructions for praying the stations, beginning with a sign of the cross and act of contrition before moving through each station with associated prayers.
The document summarizes a chapter from "The Six Gifts of Hospitality" about the gift of benevolence. It discusses biblical examples of benevolence shown by Ruth to Naomi, Job to the poor, and Tabitha making coats for widows. It also describes a local handyman who helped widows and orphans without charge. The chapter examines various scriptures about benevolence and hospitality, and concludes with discussion questions.
The document is a sermon about change and repentance. It discusses how Moses had to change directions twice in his life when he encountered "bends in the road". It encourages readers to turn away from their routines and distractions to see what God is doing, like Moses turned to investigate the burning bush. It says God calls us to change through encountering our neighbors in need and that true change means repenting from self-centeredness and turning towards God. The sermon argues Christianity is about allowing Jesus to transform us into new creations, not just being nice but becoming entirely new people oriented around God.
Jesus falls while carrying his cross to Golgotha. His failure and humiliation show that even he could not complete the task without struggling. His fall sanctifies failure for all people by showing that great things can come from failure. Jesus meets his mother Mary briefly on the road, an unimaginably painful moment for a mother to witness her son's condemnation. Jesus also experiences relying on others as Simon of Cyrene is compelled to help carry Jesus' cross when he fails, representing how we all must sometimes depend on others to survive life's burdens.
The document outlines the 15 stations of the cross and provides a brief reflection on each station. The overall message is about following Jesus' example of sacrificial love by turning suffering into victory, helping others in need, and dying to our sinfulness so that we can live in His love.
We follow the steps of the saviour that led to the salvation of mankind. The fourteen stations of the cross are not just a time of walking and saying out words but a great opportunity for us to reflect in our lives about those small pains, transgressions and disappointments and remember that Christ our saviour went through much more to win for us eternal life in Heaven.
The Stations of the Cross is a walk with Jesus Christ as He went to His passion & death on the cross for our salvation.He rose again on Easter day and broke all sin & death for ever!
This poem reflects on the Stations of the Cross and uses each station as a prompt for contemplation on suffering in the modern world, such as oppression, poverty, addiction, and pressures on children. It calls us to have courage in speaking out against injustice, to see Christ in those who are struggling, and to help others in their times of falling down.
Jesus is condemned to death by Pontius Pilate, despite knowing he did nothing wrong. He willingly accepts death to save humanity from sin. Veronica courageously wipes Jesus' face as he carries the cross, showing compassion. At the ninth station, Jesus falls for the third time under the weight of the cross, but continues on, showing perseverance in the face of struggle.
This document guides the reader through reflections on each of the 14 Stations of the Cross. It encourages pausing to reflect on how Jesus' suffering and death can inform our own lives, relationships, struggles, and willingness to accept God's will. For each station, it poses questions for introspection and prayers asking God for strength, compassion, forgiveness and detachment from worldly things. The overall message is that meditating on Christ's passion can help renew our faith, hope and love during Lent.
(1) The document summarizes a Bible study on Matthew 27:20-26 about Jesus being crucified.
(2) It discusses how Pilate tried to release Jesus but the crowd demanded Barabbas be released instead and that Jesus be crucified.
(3) The resurrection signifies God's approval of Jesus' work on Earth and allows him to become the powerful spiritual force to redeem humanity.
This document outlines the 14 Stations of the Cross and provides a reflection on each station from a child's perspective. It discusses how children sometimes feel alone, don't want to help others, give up easily, only think of themselves, hurt others, and are selfish. It concludes with a prayer asking God for help to live like Jesus and not sin.
Pray the stations of the cross any time as a way to:
meditate on the life and death of Christ, seeking to,
“ … him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that if possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brethren, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but one thing I do, forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:10-14)
Contact us - let's follow Jesus together.
The Stations of the Cross depict Jesus' journey to his crucifixion. It includes his condemnation, falls carrying the cross, interactions with others along the way including his mother Mary, being stripped and nailed to the cross, death, burial, and resurrection three days later. The document describes each of the 15 stations in detail, focusing on Jesus' suffering and the emotions of those witnessing the events.
1) The document is a reflection on the Stations of the Cross, with a passage of scripture and reflection on each station.
2) It describes Jesus being condemned to death, carrying his cross, falling three times, meeting his mother Mary and Veronica, being crucified and dying on the cross.
3) The final station describes Jesus being raised from the dead, completing the journey from his death to resurrection.
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Jesus meets his mother Mary along his journey carrying the cross. He is in great pain and suffering, which saddens Mary to see. As a mother, Mary feels her son's pain by looking into his eyes. Both were unable to speak because of their heavy hearts. The meeting highlights the love and disappointment that can exist between parents and children, but also the forgiveness and gratitude we should have for each other.
This document is a script for meditating on the Stations of the Cross combining Jesus' passion and message of serving others in need. Each station correlates a work of mercy and a quote by St. Louise de Marillac. The stations depict Jesus suffering and lessons about showing compassion to the imprisoned, hungry, thirsty, naked, sick, strangers. Prayers ask for gifts like understanding, generosity and seeing Christ in others. The purpose is to reflect on applying Jesus' suffering to help the least among us as he commanded.
The document summarizes the 14 Stations of the Cross created by a 4th grade class. It provides a brief description of the events depicted in each station, including Pilate condemning Jesus, Jesus carrying his cross, Jesus falling three times, Simon helping Jesus carry the cross, Veronica wiping Jesus' face, Jesus comforting the women, Jesus being stripped and crucified, and finally being laid in the tomb before his resurrection. The students reflected on Jesus' suffering and sacrifice for humanity's sins through the stations.
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There are many who are unable to participate in the Holy Week tradition of visiting 7 Churches and doing the Way of the Cross, for all sorts of reasons.
Some may be far from home in the Americas, in the Middle East, Europe, Asia or elsewhere around the world, while others are confined to their homes due to old age or illness and still others may be at work.
We have therefore prepared a small touch of home for Holy Week to offer you the opportunity to visit 7 historic churches on Panay Island and elsewhere with two Stations of the Way of the Cross at each church to help with your Holy Week observances.
And for the first time, in 2014, we offer a Hiligaynon version of Visita Iglesia.
This document provides 15 stations summarizing Jesus's journey to the crucifixion and resurrection. Each station includes a biblical passage, a meditation drawing parallels to modern struggles, and a prayer. The overall summary is that the document uses Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection as an allegory to reflect on how those who suffer or are oppressed today carry the cross or experience resurrection in their lives.
The document discusses Catholic social teaching and its call to help those suffering in society. It references the Transfiguration of Jesus and compares discriminated groups in Jesus' time to the Freedom Writers. Mrs. Gruwell and the students are presented as continuing Christ's mission by reaching out to struggling students and bringing them God's love, just as Jesus defended the outcasts of his day.
Two disciples were walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus after Jesus' crucifixion, discussing the recent events and feeling hopeless. Jesus joined them but they did not recognize him. He explained Scriptures about how the Messiah had to suffer and die. Their hearts burned within them from Jesus' words. When they invited him to stay, Jesus was revealed to them during bread-breaking. They realized he had resurrected, fulfilling prophecies. Their hopeless walk turned to joy upon discovering Jesus alive.
The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
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It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
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The Book of Ruth is included in the third division, or the Writings, of the Hebrew Bible. In most Christian canons it is treated as one of the historical books and placed between Judges and 1 Samuel.
2. We walk with
Jesus on his
journey to
Golgotha, in
awe of the man
who took upon
Himself the sins
of the world.
We walk
in solidarity
with the
many who
are sinned not in some far away corner of the globe,
against today -- but right here, nearby, in our own homes.
3. 1st Station: Jesus is condemned to death
It is easy for Pilate to condemn Jesus to death; he does not see beyond
the immediate need of placating the chief priests and scribes and the rowdy
crowd. He wants peace at any cost. Jesus is just another addition to a list
of people sacrificed on the altar of public fame and popularity.
4. 1st Station: Jesus is
condemned to death
But we do this even today. We are so quick to judge and to condemn those
who are different from us; we do not want to encounter “dangerous” people
who may challenge us to change from our selfish ways.
5. 2nd Station: Jesus carries His Cross
The heavy Cross on his shoulders was meant to shame Jesus in front of the
crowd. It meant that he was marked out for ridicule and a humiliating death.
It gave license to anyone in the crowd who wanted to taunt him and rail at
him. It was an outlet for violence.
6. 2nd Station: Jesus carries His Cross
The Cross in our lives today may not be visible to others e.g. illness,
problems of money, employment, etc. It may even include living with a family
member who is difficult to deal with. We are challenged by Jesus to carry our
cross with love. Let us pray for the grace to carry our cross.
7. 3rd Station: Jesus falls
for the first time
The weight of the Cross has sapped his energy; Jesus falls to the ground,
bruised and bloody. The onlookers and soldiers jeer at him; the soldiers whip
him and drag Him up again. No mercy is shown to the Most Merciful One –
the prince of Peace.
8. 3rd Station: Jesus falls
for the first time
The falls are painful – even when no one is looking at us. We want to be
assured of success in life; failure is not an option. The recent spate of
students who committed suicide indicates the difficulty of facing failure, and
the increasing move towards a world on the brink of despair. Let us pray that
those burdened with despair may rise again.
9. 4th Station: Jesus meets His mother
The
compassion in
Mary’s eyes
and the silent
conversation
that flowed
between
mother and
son were
beyond the
understanding His mother understands
of the mob. – she feels with and suffers with Jesus.
10. 4th Station: Jesus meets His mother
The suffering of children wounds the hearts of the parents. There is so much
that we can learn from Mary who indicated that she was near to Jesus in His
hour of need.
11. 5th Station: Simon helps Jesus carry His Cross
Simon of Cyrene is forced to help Jesus, and yet he is not feeling angry.
He is slowly becoming a willing participant in the drama that is unfolding
– the salvation mystery becoming a reality.
12. 5th Station: Simon helps Jesus carry His Cross
We have opportunities to do good and to help others around us. But we must
first be willing to see their struggle; our hearts must be touched by their pain.
We can do a lot, if only we are not concerned about who gets credit.
13. 6th Station: Jesus meets Veronica
Veronica is the woman who reached out to Jesus, in spite of the mob and
the soldiers. She did not think of the consequences of her act of compassion.
She was moved by something bigger than fear.
14. 6th Station: Jesus meets Veronica
We are often held back by fear of the consequences. ‘What would happen
if I…?’ There are so many opportunities to do good, to stand up for what
is right, but we let them pass, because we are afraid of public sentiment,
of others’ comments.
15. 7th Station: Jesus falls for the second time
The burden of the Cross is weighing Him down and Jesus falls again.
His ordeal is telling on Him – the scourging, the lack of sleep and most of all,
the uphill climb under the weight of the Cross. But he gets up again and
continues on the way to Golgotha.
16. 7th Station: Jesus falls for the second time
We can see people who are afflicted who are struggling to survive. They are
driven by a desire to overcome their suffering. And there are several who will
give up. Their complaint will be: “It was not within my reach.” They are
discouraged and giving up on life. We pray that they may remember that their
very breath is itself a sign of hope.
17. 8th Station: Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem
The women of Jerusalem have pity for Jesus; he has been a familiar figure,
a person they have seen and heard. But he leaves them with a worrying
thought: What will happen to them if this is how Jesus Himself is treated?
18. 8th Station: Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem
As we look around,
we see that women
are often at the
receiving end of
strife. They are used
and abused to settle
scores between
families and nations
at war.
The life of a woman
is so fragile and yet,
she is cheerful and
life-giving.
We are challenged to
see what we can do
to make her life more
fulfilling.
19. 9th Station: Jesus falls for the third time
The third fall of Jesus is a result of His failing strength. It must have been
more painful to stand up this time, but he does, giving us an example for our
own lives. Nothing is finished till it actually is.
20. 9th Station: Jesus falls for the third time
We are tempted to think of failure as a setback, and some of us count our
failures instead of our blessings. The temptation to wallow in self-pity must be
replaced by the determination to rise above our failures. When we are in
desperate situations, let us keep our eyes on Jesus.
21. 10th Station: Jesus is stripped of His garments
The painful walk to Golgotha is now made worse by the wrenching of His
garments from His blood-soaked body. He who made the entire universe
is stripped of His dignity, left open to the rude gaze of His creation.
He is giving up everything.
22. 10th Station: Jesus is stripped of His garments
We see this happening in various parts of the country – the stripping of
people’s clothes as an act of revenge and a way to bring their self-respect
to naught. We see this also in stripping people of their reputation through
gossip and slander. We are unable to control this method of tearing down
their self-respect.
23. 11th Station: Jesus is
nailed to the Cross
The end is nearing. . . The painful end. The nails are hammered into His
hands and legs, bringing forth fresh waves of pain and blood pouring out.
His whole body is now a mass of flesh racked by pain. But He is still clear
in His thinking: “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.”
24. 11th Station: Jesus is
nailed to the Cross
We are moved by Jesus’ pain. He asks us to look around us and be moved
by those who scavenge in dustbins for food, for those whose children will die
for want of medical aid, for those who are struggling to find their dignity as
human beings. He challenges us to do something to alleviate pain and
suffering in the world around us.
25. 12th Station: Jesus dies on the Cross
The hour has come! Jesus dies on the Cross. For the onlookers, it is the end
of the drama. It is actually the TRANSITION: death is no longer victorious
over mankind. We are no more shackled by original sin.
Jesus is our BRIDGE to the Father and to life eternal.
26. 12th Station: Jesus dies on the Cross
We see death staring us in the face each day, as terrorism and accidents are
commonplace. Each day, we are faced with situations in which the hand of
God protects us. We are often too busy to notice that hand. Let us pray for
the grace to recognize God’s guiding and protecting hand in our lives.
27. 13th Station: Jesus is taken
down from the Cross
The lifeless body of Jesus is brought down from the Cross. His mother
receives her son. She is playing back all she has been pondering over the
years since his conception.
28. 13th Station: Jesus is taken
down from the Cross
We have seen many mothers and fathers who have to handle the grief of
seeing their child die. It is a task that breaks them, makes them wonder about
the existence of God, makes them question their faith. It needs courage and
God’s grace to accept the situation.
29. 14th Station: Jesus is buried;
He will rise again
The stone is rolled across the tomb, like the last stop. All is over. The apostles
have run away; the disciples whisper in hushed voices. This is a different
Passover for those closest to Jesus.
30. 14th Station: Jesus is buried;
He will rise again
We are challenged to look beyond the obvious.
There is a silver lining to every dark cloud; but we must look for it.
Jesus has ensured
that we have eternal life,
but we must live
our present life to the fullest.
We cannot rest
till his kingdom of justice,
love and peace
is a reality on earth.
We have a mission!
31. Thank you
Be with us
Lord, for
in our
sharing our
sufferings.
human
existence –
As we have
our struggles,
followed
our pain, our
your painful
fears, and
journey
even death
to Calvary,
itself.
may we witness to you by lives of prayer, love and service,
so that we can share your Easter victory.