STATIONS OF THE CROSS

ELEVENTH STATION

Jesus is nailed to the cross

Does man’s inhumanity to man know no bounds?

Concentration camps; ethnic cleansing; torture;

mindless violence; murder; rape;

gun crimes on the streets;

lack of care for God’s wonderful creation.

A man nailed to a cross.

Left to die a slow, agonising death in the heat of the mid-day sun.

What super-human reserves of love are required to truly forgive the tormentors?

A heart full to overflowing with love and compassion.

How often do we ‘nail’ Jesus to the cross with our harsh words; our lack of consideration for others; our self-centredness?

Lord, help us to overcome the dark side of our natures and to focus on the light so that we may reflect your love in the world around us.

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