Stations of the Cross – Eighth Station

Jesus speaks to the women of Jerusalem

We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you
Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.

Scripture

“A large crowd of people followed Jesus, including many women who mourned and lamented him.
Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me;
weep instead for yourselves and your children.”

A Prayer

My Jesus,
your compassion in your passion
is beyond compare.
Lord, teach me,
help me learn.
When I would snap at those
who hurt me with their ridicule,
those who misunderstand,
or hinder me with misguided helpfulness,
those who intrude upon my privacy – then help me curb my tongue.

May gentleness become my cloak.
Lord, make me kind like you.