Mary's Way Of The Cross - Eleventh Station: Jesus is Nailed to the Cross

We adore you, O Christ, and we bless You, because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world.

Meditation:

As they threw Jesus on the cross, he willingly allowed himself to be nailed. As they punctured his hands and his feet I felt the pain in my heart. Then they lifted up the cross. There he was, my son, whom I love so much, being scorned as he struggled for the last few moments of earthly life. But I knew this had to be, so I stood by and prayed silently.

Prayer:

Lord, what pain you endured for me. And what pain your mother went through, seeing her only son die for love of me! Yet, both you and she are ready to forgive me as soon as I repent of my sin. Help me, Lord, to turn away from my sinfulness.

Our Father...Hail Mary...Glory Be...

Mary's Way Of The Cross - Tenth Station: Jesus is Stripped of His Garments

We adore you, O Christ, and we bless You, because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world.

Meditation:

With my son finally relieved of the weight of the cross, I thought he would have a chance to rest. But the guards immediately started to rip his clothes off his blood-clotted skin. The sight of my son in such pain was unbearable. Yet, since I knew this had to be, I stood by and cried silently.

Prayer:

Lord, in my own way I too have stripped you. I have taken away the good name of another by foolish talk, and have stripped people of human dignity by my prejudice. Jesus, there are so many ways I have offended you through the hurt I have caused others. Help me to see you in all people.

Our Father...Hail Mary...Glory Be...