Station II: Jesus is arrested

Biblical Stations of the Cross

Opening prayer:

God of power and mercy,
in love you sent your Son
that we might be cleansed of sin
and live with you forever.
Bless us as we gather to reflect
on his suffering and death
that we may learn from his example
the way we should go.

We ask this through that same Christ, our Lord.

Amen.


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

Giotto – Arrest of Christ (Kiss of Judas)
Shared on a Creative Commons CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 DEED licence.

While he was still speaking, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss him, 48 but Jesus said to him, “Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”

Luke 22:47-48 ESVUK

Lord Jesus, help us walk in your steps.

Please pause and reflect on the reading and picture.

Lord,
grant us the courage of our convictions
that our lives may faithfully reflect the good news you bring.

Closing prayer

Lord Jesus Christ,
your passion and death is the sacrifice that unites earth and heaven
and reconciles all people to you.
May we who have faithfully reflected on these mysteries
follow in your steps and so come to share your glory in heaven
where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit
one God, for ever and ever.

Amen.


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