Stations of the Cross - Third station: Jesus is Condemned by the Sanhedrin

*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 on 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
You gently call me, and I keep listening to myself. I don't want to hurt another person again. Help my ears hear your voice, and help my heart to listen.

Third Station: Jesus is Condemned by the Sanhedrin

"When day came the council of elders of the people met, both chief priests and scribes, and they brought him before their Sanhedrin. They said, "If you are the Messiah, tell us," but he replied to them, "If I tell you, you will not believe, and if I question, you will not respond. But from this time on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God." They all asked, "Are you then the Son of God?" He replied to them, "You say that I am." Then they said, "What further need have we for testimony? We have heard it from his own mouth." - Luke 22: 66-71

Reflection:
The scribes ask Jesus for His identity, yet, even in the face of clear evidence, they would not acknowledge Him. Have we been quick to call Him Lord, only to behave in a completely different way? We must not keep the same attitude toward the Lord. If we do, what's the use of asking God for answers or for help?

Prayer:
Lord, grant us your sense of righteousness that we may never cease to work to bring about the justice of the kingdom that you promised.