Eleventh Station
Jesus is Crucified
We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee.
Because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the World.
Our eyes almost refuse to look on this most appalling aspect of Christ’s Passion. Hammers are raised, blows descend, iron spikes tear their way through his flesh. His muscles spasm and stiffen.
The crowd taunt him with madness, failure and folly.
Jesus prays for his murderers: “Father, forgive them . . .”
Lord, our God,
we ask you to forgive us. Forgive us for the suffering we cause to others,
for our lack of understanding, for nursing grudges, for keeping up resentments, for not admitting when we are wrong,
for the bitterness and spite we often feel towards others.
Create a new heart within us, give us a spirit of reconciliation and forgiveness. Where sin has brought division and hostility,
may your love bring healing and strength; where sin has brought death,
may the grace of your Passion and Death bring new life.
Let us proclaim the Mystery of Faith.
Dying you destroyed our death.
Rising you restored our life.
Lord Jesus, come in glory.
I love Thee Jesus, my love above all things;
I repent with my whole heart for having offended Thee.
Never permit me to separate myself from Thee again.
Grant that I may love Thee always
and then do with me what Thou wilt.