III. Jesus falls the first time
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We adore you, O Christ, and we bless You, because by
Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world |
Meditation:
I followed close behind my son as he stumbled towards Calvary. Nothing
had ever hurt me more than to see him in so much pain. I saw the cross
digging into his shoulders. My heart fell when I saw him fall to the ground,
the heavy cross crashing down squarely on his back. For a moment I thought
my beloved son was dead. Now my whole body began to tremble. Then the
guards kicked him. He rose slowly and began to walk again, yet they still
whipped him. I wanted to protect him with my own body. But, I knew this
had to be, so I walked on and wept silently.
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Prayer:
Lord, how often have I seen you fall, and, unlike Mary, have left you
there without concern? How often have I seen people make mistakes and
laughed at them? How often do I find myself getting angry when someone
does things differently than I? Mary offered you her support through your
entire passion. Help me to do the same for you by the support I give to
others. Lord Jesus, have mercy on me. |
Our Father...Hail Mary...Glory Be...
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