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

First Station: Jesus is condemned to death Scripture “[The High Priest asked] ‘What have you decided?’ They answered and said, ‘He deserves death’” (Matthew 26:66). Meditation You’re not the one I wanted you to be,the one I expected, needed right… Read moreThe Way of the Cross: First Station

The Way (or Stations) of the Cross dates back centuries and is a devotional act that mimics the pilgrim journey in Jerusalem along the path Jesus walked to the Place of the Skull, where he was put to death by… Read moreThe Way of the Cross: Opening Devotion

“You see, neither the one with the hoe nor the one with the hose is anyone. No, it’s God—the one who is behind the harvest” (1 Corinthians 3.7). Reading Paul’s words, I got to thinking about the many things I’ve… Read moreDirt