The Stations of the Cross - Station 7: Jesus falls the second time

Jesus Falls, by Chris Gollon 2004 © Chris Gollon artist

Source: Christian Art

26th March 2021 - Luke 23:34

Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do".

And they cast lots to divide his garments.

Reflection on the Painting

We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you.
Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.

You fall for a second time. The weight of the cross gets heavier and heavier. It will be even harder now for you to get up. Lord, each time You fall, You come to meet me, as I fall over and over again. By falling a second time, You give me courage to continue on my journey.

I see the spears of the Roman soldiers against the sun. I see You face down on the harsh dusty ground. Your crown of thorns has scarred You. You bleed. A rope around your neck is being pulled by one of the soldiers, cruelly forcing you to continue your path to Calvary.

I thank You for meeting me in my own falls. I will never feel alone again in my suffering. Your cross is my rescue!

Our Father, who art in heaven

Hail Mary, full of grace…

Glory Be to the Father and to the Son…

(Normal Gospel reading for the day: John 10: 31-42)

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