STATION 01 - Jesus is condemned to Death

The Way of the Cross STATION 1 - Jesus is condemned to Death

Adoration We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee, because by Thy holy cross, Thou hast redeemed the world.

Meditation

Jesus, most innocent, who neither did nor could commit a sin, was condemned to death, and moreover, to the most ignominious death of the cross. To remain a friend of Caesar, Pilate delivered Him into the hands of His enemies. A fearful crime -- to condemn Innocence to death, and to offend God in order not to displease men!

Prayer

O innocent Jesus, having sinned, I am guilty of eternal death, but Thou willingly dost accept the unjust sentence of death, that I might live. For whom, then, shall I henceforth live, if not for Thee, my Lord? Should I desire to please men, I could not be Thy servant. Let me, therefore, rather displease men and all the world, than not please Thee, O Jesus. Our Father

Hail Mary

Glory Be Lord Jesus, crucified, have mercy on us!

Sabat Mater At the cross her station keeping, Stood the mournful Mother weeping, Close to Jesus to the last.