Twelfth Station: Jesus Dies on the Cross
It is all over….finished. What a way to end! All my hopes, expectations and dreams have come to nothing. I am asked to die and let go of my greed, my pride, my lack of love, patience, and kindness. I am asked to share all that I have with those who have not. I am asked to be present and to serve those who are in need. All the hurts and pains I have received I am asked to forgive and forget. All the hurts and pains I have inflicted on others — I must ask for their forgiveness and mercy. The time has come for me to reach beyond myself, beyond my own feelings, and beyond my own poor vision.
Dear Jesus, what have I done to You? I have crucified You by my sins. Give me the wisdom to understand that when I refuse to recognize You as my God, I crucify You; when I refuse to obey the Holy Spirit prompting me from within, I crucify You; when I refuse to love my brothers and sisters, I crucify You; when I live only for myself without concern for the needs of others, I crucify You; when I seek my own selfish desires instead of seeking You, I crucify You. Give me the Faith to believe that even though I have sinned, You forgive me. Give me the Hope to believe and trust in Your love. Into Your hands I commend my life.
