Jesus Carries His Cross

SECOND STATION

Jesus undergoes it all. The time of action is past. He does not speak anymore; he does not protest; he does not reproach or admonish. He has become a victim. He no longer acts, but is acted upon. He has entered his passion. He knows that most of human life is passion. People are being starved, kidnapped, tortured and murdered. People are being imprisoned, driven from their homes, separated from their families, put into camps, and used for slave labour. They do not know why. They are poor. When Jesus felt the cross put on his shoulder, he felt the pain of all future generations pressing on him.

PRAYER: Lord Jesus, how difficult it can be to take up the cross and carry it with you. The cross you give us, we have not chosen it and it often rests heavily on our shoulders. Help us so that Your strength will be our strength and Your courage will be our courage.