The First Station: Jesus
is Condemned to Death by Pilate - reflections by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC
Narrator: Try to imagine
what Jesus had already suffered prior to coming before Pilate. He was betrayed by a friend. Arrested, and taken into custody, even though
he was innocent and had committed no crime.
He was mocked, scourged, spat upon and even crowned with a wreath of
thorns that pressed into his head, causing great pain and loss of blood. Now, he receives an unjust sentence of death
from Pontius Pilate, who knows that Jesus is an innocent man and does not
deserve to die. In perfect obedience to
His Father, Jesus accepts the death sentence, is seized by the soldiers, and
led out to begin the agonizing journey to Calvary.
All: Gentle Lord, You
allowed Yourself to be condemned without uttering a word. Wholly innocent, You stood where we belong
and accepted the punishment we deserve. Change
our hearts according to Your will, and help us to die to sin and be born again
in grace. May Your obedience bring
comfort to those in captivity and new hope to those suffering persecution. O Christ, you are the Savior of the world.
Amen
To view video of Bishop Jenky leading the First Station in the Cathedral click here: FIRST STATION
