Stations of the Cross - Fourteenth Station: Jesus is Placed in the Tomb

*Note for Catholics: The following stations of the cross are presented here as an alternative to the traditional stations that you would know. This alternative set ties in scripture, and serves as a way of reflecting more deeply on the Scriptural accounts of Christ's passion, for the benefit of our protestant brothers and sisters on this journey.

Examination of conscience
Please take a couple of minutes becoming aware of the things we have done to offend God in the last 24 hours.

Act of Contrition
Lord, You are the Almighty, yet for my sake, You gave up everything. Help me to love You by my efforts to never sin again.

Fourteenth Station: Jesus is Placed in the Tomb

When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph, who was himself a disciple of Jesus. He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus; then Pilate ordered it to be handed over. Taking the body, Joseph wrapped it [in] clean linen and laid it in his new tomb that he had hewn in the rock. Then he rolled a huge stone across the entrance to the tomb and departed. - Matthew 27:57-60

Reflection
Joseph of Arimathea was a fine example of Jesus, giving Jesus a place in the tomb he had bought. As we go into the final days of Lent, it is a good time to ask: "Have I been generous with the Lord? He gave me His life. Have I given Him a place in my personal space? Or have I merely allowed Him attention in the public sphere where everyone can see me? Let us learn fron Joseph and be generous with the Lord.

Prayer
Lord, grant us your compassion that we may always provide for those in need.