Tenth Station: Jesus is stripped of his garments Scripture “And after they’d nailed him to the cross, they divided his clothes between them by the throw of the dice. Then, sitting down, they guarded him” (Matthew 27:35-36). Meditation In the… Read moreThe Way of the Cross: Tenth Station

Ninth Station: Jesus falls a third time Scripture “You see I am surrounded by dogs; all around me are wicked witnesses. They’ve dug holes in my hands and feet; I can count every one of my bones. Those same stare… Read moreThe Way of the Cross: Ninth Station

Eighth Station: Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem Scripture “A large crowd of people followed him including women beating their breasts and wailing for him. But Jesus turned to them and said, ‘Daughters of Jerusalem, do not cry for me,… Read moreThe Way of the Cross: Eighth Station

Seventh Station: Jesus falls a second time Scripture “Like water I am drained, my bones pulled apart; like wax my heart melts within; like an empty pot my mouth has run dry, and my tongue is stuck to my palate;… Read moreThe Way of the Cross: Seventh Station

Sixth Station: A woman wipes the face of Jesus Scripture “Listen: a woman in the city, in a less-than-pious profession, had noticed that he was dining in the Pharisee’s house, and brought a jar of ointment. She stood behind him… Read moreThe Way of the Cross: Sixth Station

Fifth Station: The cross is laid on Simon of Cyrene Scripture “Coming out, they came upon a man from Cyrene by the name of Simon, who they compelled to take up Jesus’ cross” (Matthew 27:32). Meditation It could advance my… Read moreThe Way of the Cross: Fifth Station

Fourth Station: Jesus meets his afflicted mother Scripture “Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, ‘Understand that this child is destined for the downfall and the resurrection of many in Israel, and to be an example that… Read moreThe Way of the Cross: Fourth Station

Third Station: Jesus falls for the first time Scripture “But I am a worm—inhuman, a disgrace, and held in contempt in the court of public opinion. Everyone who sees me turns away; they whisper to each other and shake their… Read moreThe Way of the Cross: Third Station

Second Station: Jesus takes up his cross Scripture “Then, at that moment, [Pilate] handed him over to them to be put to death on a cross. So they took Jesus; and carrying his own cross, he went out to what… Read moreThe Way of the Cross: Second Station