ELEVENTH STATION: Mary and John at the Foot of the Cross

Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.

All: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.

Near the cross of Jesus there stood his mother, his mother’s sisters, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. Seeing his mother there with the disciple whom he loved, Jesus said to his mother, “Woman, there is your son.” In turn he said to the disciple, “There is your mother.” From that hour onward, the disciple took Mary into his care.(Jn 19:25-27)

(Pause for silent reflection)

Prayer

"Suffering, like a sword, will pierce your heart," had prophesied old Simeon. On Calvary, Mary experienced the fulfillment of that prophesy in its fullness. And once again she said in her heart, "Let it be done to me as you said." No one on earth loved you as your Mother did, Lord; nor did you love any other person on earth as you loved her. And she was there, witness and sharer of your redeeming suffering. By entrusting her to John, you provided for the remaining days of your Mother. By entrusting John to her, you provided for all mankind, for you gave us all your very own mother as our mother. May we be as loving children to her as you were.

Our Father | Hail Mary | Glory Be

Leader: Jesus Christ, Crucified.

All: Have Mercy on us.

Leader: May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

All: Amen.