First Station

Pilate condemns Jesus to Die,

a Death on the Cross

 

Reflection

Jesus’ way of life puts him on a collision course with the powerful and mighty of his day.  His "crime" is to take seriously the mission described in Isaiah "The Spirit of the Lord has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor... to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free..."  Jesus calls both rich and poor to conversion of heart, and to build a world where all live as brothers and sisters in love and justice.

 

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Prayer - Jesus, we stand with you before Pilate fearless of the world’s judgment, as we watch you embrace the heavy cross for love of us.  Your life of love and commitment to the poor is the true standard for judging success. Help us accept our daily cross with trust and faith in you.  Amen