Archbishop’s Prayer for 9/11 Anniversary

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The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has called for individuals to join him in prayer on the Tenth Anniversary of Terrorist Attacks in the US on Sunday 11 September. His prayer is: Almighty God, bless your … [Read more...]

Jesus is laid in the tomb

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Station Fourteen - Jesus is laid in the tomb - Jesus, your body is prepared for burial. Joseph gave you his own tomb. He laid your body there and rolled a large stone in front of it, then went home. What a sad … [Read more...]

Jesus is taken down from the Cross

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Station Thirteen - Jesus is taken down from the Cross - Jesus, how brutally you were put to death. How gently you are taken from the cross. Your suffering and pain are ended, and you are put in the lap of your … [Read more...]

Jesus dies on the Cross

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Station Twelve - Jesus dies on the Cross - As Jesus hung on the cross, he forgave the soldiers who had crucified him, and prayed for his mother and friends. Jesus wanted all of us to be able to live forever with … [Read more...]

Jesus is nailed to the Cross

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Station Eleven - Jesus is nailed to the Cross - You are stretched out on the cross you have carried so far. The soldiers take big nails and drive them into your hands and feet. You feel abandoned by the people … [Read more...]

Jesus is stripped of his garments

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Station Ten - Jesus is stripped of his garments - The soldiers notice you have something of value. They remove your cloak and throw dice for it. Your wounds are torn open once again. Some of the people in the … [Read more...]

Jesus falls for the third time

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Station Nine - Jesus falls for the third time - Jesus, your journey has been long. You fall again, beneath your cross. You know your journey is coming to an end. You struggle and struggle. You get up and keep … [Read more...]

Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem

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Station Eight - Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem - Jesus, as you carry your cross you see a group of women along the road. As you pass by you see they are sad. You stop to spend a moment with them, to offer … [Read more...]

Jesus falls for the second time

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Station Seven - Jesus falls for the second time - This is the second time you have fallen on the road. As the cross grows heavier and heavier it becomes more difficult to get up. But you continue to struggle and … [Read more...]

Veronica wipes the face of Jesus

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Station Six - Veronica wipes the face of Jesus - Jesus, suddenly a woman comes out of the crowd. Her name is Veronica. You can see how she cares for you as she takes a cloth and begins to wipe the blood and sweat … [Read more...]