2. The Way
of the Cross

3. STATION 1 Jesus in the garden
“Could you not stay awake with me one hour?” Matthew 26:40
Just like the disciples, we too abandon Christ when we fail to
stand in solidarity with people living in poverty.

4. Holy Spirit, empower
us to stand alongside
those who feel they
have been forgotten.

5. STATION 2 Jesus betrayed by Judas
“What will you give me if I betray him to you?” Matthew 26:15
Give us the strength to answer the call to be witnesses to
Christ, calling for justice for our global family.
Photo: CA

6. Holy Spirit, empower
us to be people of
promise, loyalty and
compassion.

7. STATION 3 Jesus condemned by the Sanhedrin
“All of them condemned him as deserving death.” Mark 14:64
Archbishop Romero, inspired by faith, spoke out against
violence, poverty and injustice. Like Jesus, he gave his life.
Photo: Euipo Maiz

8. Holy Spirit, empower
us to be witnesses to
your love through our
defence of the poor.

9. STATION 4 Jesus denied by Peter
“Woman, I do not know him.” Luke 22:57
How many times have we failed to see the face of Jesus in
our sisters and brothers in the global village?

10. Holy Spirit, empower
us to recognise
Jesus present in
everyone and to treat
them accordingly.

11. STATION 5 Jesus condemned by the people
“All of them said, „Let him be crucified!‟” Matthew 27:22
Communities around the world are battling HIV and AIDS.
Have we the courage to end fear through education and
battle prejudice with love?

12. Holy Spirit, empower
us to overcome
prejudice, in our own
hearts and in our
world.

13. STATION 6 Jesus scourged and crowned with thorns
The soldiers wove a crown of thorns and put it on his head. John 19:2
People displaced by conflict in Mindanao in the Philippines
are helped by Caritas partners to places of safety. How will
we respond to the sufferings of others?

14. Holy Spirit, empower
us to be people of
courage, brave enough
to act with love.

15. STATION 7 Jesus carries the cross
“So they took Jesus… carrying the cross by himself.” John 19:17
Every day, refugees seek asylum from oppression and danger,
fleeing with only what they can carry - sometimes not even that.

16. Holy Spirit, empower
us to build
communities of
welcome and refuge.

17. STATION 8 Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus
“They compelled a passer-by… to carry his cross.” Mark 15:21
Life for Burmese refugees and migrants in Thailand is hard:
“Just having enough money to live day to day is difficult.
I work every day from 5am, sometimes until 10pm.”

18. Holy Spirit, empower
us to be witnesses of
solidarity, calling for
fair conditions for all.

19. STATION 9 Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem
“Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for
yourselves and for your children.” Luke 23:28
Bae Lisa, from the Philippines, is a peace-worker in an area
plagued by conflict. Lord, we pray for women around the
world working for justice, peace and development.

20. Holy Spirit, empower
us to be advocates
for the dignity and
the rights of women.

21. STATION 10 Jesus is crucified
“They crucified him with two others, one on either side...” John 19:18
Lord, give us the resolve to work for justice for our
Indigenous people. To move beyond mere tolerance and
work toward rights, recognition and reconciliation.

22. Holy Spirit, empower
us to be witnesses
who lead the way in
upholding the rights
and recognition of
Indigenous people.

23. STATION 11 Jesus speaks to the thief
“Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43
Kiribati is suffering from the effects of global warming, and
homes and livelihoods are threatened.

24. Holy Spirit, empower
us to be people of
simplicity, integrity
and care.

25. STATION 12 Jesus speaks to his mother
When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple he loved standing beside
her, he said to his mother, „Woman, here is your son.‟ John 19:26
In sub-Saharan Africa, one in eight children die before the age
of five. Jesus feels the pain of mothers who lose their children.

26. Holy Spirit, empower
us to challenge the
structures and
indifference that
preserve inequality in
our world.

27. STATION 13 Jesus dies on the cross
“Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” Luke 23:46
Sr Kinga, a Caritas partner, provided health services in
Simbu in the highlands of Papua New Guinea for ten years.
She heard the call of the Lord and was faithful to the end.

28. Holy Spirit, empower
us to live our lives in
faithful service.

29. STATION 14 Jesus is buried
“Then he took it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid it in a
rock-hewn tomb… Luke 23:53
Joseph treated Christ’s body with dignity. So many are not
treated this way. How will I help to uphold human dignity?

30. Holy Spirit, renew us
so that we uphold the
dignity of all as
children of God.

31. If you want
peace, work
for justice.

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