FOURTEENTH STATION: Jesus Rises from the Death

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

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

After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene came with the other Mary to inspect the tomb. Suddenly there was a mighty earthquake, as the angel of the Lord descended from heaven. He came to the stone, rolled it back, and sat on it. Then the angel spoke, addressing the women: “Do not be frightened. I know you are looking for Jesus the crucified. He is not here. He has been raised, exactly as he promised. Go quickly and tell his disciples, “He has been raised from the dead.’” (Mt 28:1-2, 5-6)

(Pause for silent reflection)

Prayer

Jesus, your holy body could not undergo the corruption of the sepulcher. The tomb could not hold you longer than it was needed to prove that your death was real. Now the shattered seals, the entrance stone rolled back, the testimony of the angel prove that our resurrection is real. It also proves in advance that we too shall rise. Your resurrection, Lord, is the pattern of our resurrection even now. It is a challenge to all of us to rise, from the death of sin to the life of grace. Jesus, you are the Lord of the living. Thank you, Lord, for dying for us. Thank you for rising for us.

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.

Our Father | Hail Mary | Glory Be

Final Prayer

Leader: All-powerful and ever-living God, your only Son died for our sins and rose triumphantly from the dead. In your goodness, raise up your faithful people to be one with him in the eternal life of heaven, where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

All: Amen!

Leader: And may the blessing of Almighty God: Father, Son and the Holy Spirit, descend upon us and with us remain always.

All: Amen!