The Tenth Station

The Tenth Station

 
Jesus Promises Paradise to the Repentant Thief
 
We adore you, O Christ and we praise you.
Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world.
 
Reading
One of the criminals mocked Jesus and said, “Are you not the Messiah? Then save yourself and us.” But the other rebuked him saying, “Have you no fear of God, seeing that you are under the same sentence of death? We are receiving the just results of our crimes, but this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus replied, “Amen I say to you. This day you will be with me in paradise.”
 
Response
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. In you, O my God, I place my trust. Never allow me to be put to shame, but in your kindness keep me. Enlighten me, that I may know your ways; do not let my enemies rejoice over me. Lead me in the truth for your name’s sake, for you are the one in whom I hope. 
 
Prayer
Almighty and ever-living God, 
we feel your love and understanding 
in the consolation and support we receive from one another. 
Give us, we beg you, 
the courage and dedication to sacrifice and suffer 
with those who are in need.     
Amen.
 
Fairest maid of all creation,
Queen of hope and consolation,
Let me feel your grief sublime.   

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