Tenth Station

Jesus is Stripped

of his Garments

Reflection

Jesus stands naked, stripped of his clothing, of every shred of human dignity, like the peoples of today who are violated by torture, sexual abuse, exploitation, and irreverence.  How sad to witness to the constant disposal of human beings for self-interest and pleasure, as if they are spare parts or plain objects.  But Jesus teaches us from that Cross that his dignity does not depend on the quality of his clothing, but upon God.  His power cannot be taken away.