STATIONS OF THE CROSS

VII

SEVENTH STATION

 

Jesus falls for the second time

 

Another fall; another humiliation.

Not wanting to see this thing through;

hoping against hope that there might be another way, an easier way;

that God would not require such a difficult sacrifice;

that this cup will pass me by.

But no: I must suffer shame and embarrassment to become truly human;

to share fully in the utter degradation endured by so many.

This way, I can look them in the eye and say:

 

‘I understand your pain, I am one with you.’

 

No one likes to look foolish or a failure in front of other people.

 

Lord, inspire us to show true compassion to those who fall.

 

Teach us not to be judgemental, but to welcome the opportunity to show your love to them.

 

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