Station #12 – Jesus dies on the cross

Jesus dies on the cross
Jesus dies on the cross

Between two criminals, a mocking title above his head, with only Mary and John and Mary Magdalene to support him, Jesus surrenders his last breath:  “Into your hands I commend my spirit.”
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you.
Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.

I stand there, at the foot of the cross, side by side with all of humanity, and behold our salvation.  I carefully watch and listen to all that is said.  And then, I experience the one who gives life pass from life to death, for me.  I console Mary and John and Mary.  And let them console me.  This is the hour to express the deepest feelings within me.

Prayer

O most glorious Jesus! I give my entire life to you. I will die to the world. The world and its vanities seem so insufficient as I see you hanging on the cross, covered with wounds. O Jesus, receive me into your wounded Heart: I belong entirely to you; for you alone do I desire to live and to die.  Jesus remember me when you come into your kingdom.
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