Stations of the Cross - Tenth Station: Jesus is Crucified

*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, Your death gave us life. If You did not die, there would not have been a resurrection. Because You have stayed strong to die for me, I will stay strong and die to myself.

Tenth Station: Jesus is Crucified

When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him and the criminals there, one on his right, the other on his left. Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, they know not what they do." - Luke 23:33-34

Reflection
Jesus defended sinners by saying we did not know what we were doing, but we can be like one of the two thieves, grow to appreciate His death for you, and acknowledge your sinfulness and be filled with gratitude for His suffering and death for you, or you could be willfully unaware of your sinfulness, and demand that the Lord works for you. What is your choice?

Prayer
Lord, grant us merciful hearts that we may bring your reconciliation and forgiveness to all.