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The First Station:
Jesus Is Condemned To Death
My Jesus, the world still has You on trial. It keeps asking
who You are and why You make the demands You make. It asks over and over the question, If
You are God's Son, why do You permit the world to be in the state it is in? Why are You so
silent?
Though the arrogance of the world angers me, I must admit that silently, in the depths of
my soul, I too have these questions. Your humility frustrates me and makes me
uncomfortable. Your strength before Pilate as You drank deeply from the power of the
Father, gives me the answer to my question - The Father's Will. The Father permits many
sufferings in my life but it is all for my good. If only I too could be silent in the face
of worldly prudence - steadfast in the faith when all seems lost - calm when accused
unjustly - free from tyranny of human respect - ready to do the Father's Will no matter
how difficult.
Silent Jesus, give us all the graces we need to stand tall in the face of the ridicule of
the world. Give the poor the strength not to succumb to their privation but to be ever
aware of their dignity as sons of God. Grant that we might not bend to the crippling
disease of worldly glory but be willing to be deprived of all things rather than lose Your
friendship. My Jesus, though we are accused daily of being fools, let the vision of Quiet
Dignity standing before Monstrous Injustice, give us all the courage to be Your followers.
Amen |