Story: Jesus stands in the most human of places. He has
already experienced profound solidarity with so many on
this earth, by being beaten and tortured. Now he is
wrongfully condemned to punishment by death. His
commitment to entering our lives completely begins its
final steps. He has said “yes” to God and placed his life in
God’s hands. We follow him in this final surrender, and
contemplate with reverence each place along the way, as
he is broken and given for us.
Prayer: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you,
because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
Meditation: As I view the scene, I become moved by both
outrage and gratitude. I look at Jesus. His face, the crown
of thorns, the blood, His clothes stuck to the wounds on
his back. Pilate washes his hands of the whole affair.
Jesus’ hands are tied behind his back.
This is for me that I might be free that I might have eternal
life.
As the journey begins I ask to be with Jesus, to follow his
journey. I express my love and thanks.