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Ninth Station: Jesus Falls the Third Time

The Way of the Cross, Prayed in honor of the way of our martyrs in the Middle East: 

Please scroll down for Spanish and Arabic Translations

9-Ninth Station9th Station: Jesus Falls the Third Time

Call: We adore you, O, Christ, and we bless you.

Response: Because by your holy Cross, you have redeemed the world.

“But as for me, I will look to the Lord, I will put my trust in God my savior; my God will hear me. Rejoice not over me, O my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the Lord is my light.” Micah 7:7-8.

Meditation prayer:

Lord, Jesus as you tried to pick yourself up even knowing that Calvary awaited your arrival, you found the strength and courage to keep moving. Breath by breath, you stumbled forward carrying the weight of your cross. We focus today on those who carry their heavy burdens not knowing what awaits them except that they cannot fall where they are but must keep going. Perhaps, they carry their child or children, a sick parent, family or friend. We pray for those who labor to bring a child into the world under these conditions. Cool the temperatures; send them food to nourish their bodies. Give them peace in their souls; send your angels to minister to them. Wake up our world to their plight and the plight of all who suffer this day. May I hold their pain in my heart today.

Continue the Journey with the Tenth Station: Jesus is Stripped of His Garments

 

Vía Crucis, una oración honrando el camino de nuestros mártires en Irak y el Oriente Medio: 

9* Novena Estación: Jesús cae por tercera vez

Guía: Te adoramos, oh Cristo, y te bendecimos.

Respuesta: Que por tu santa Cruz redimiste al mundo.

“Pero en cuanto a mí, voy a buscar al Señor, voy a poner mi confianza en Dios, mi salvador; Mi Dios me oirá. ¡Mi enemigo no se reirá de mí! Aunque he caído, me levantaré; aunque esté en tinieblas, el Señor es mi luz” Miqueas 7: 7-8.

Meditación:

Señor, Jesús así como trataste de mantenerte de pie, sabiendo lo que iba a pasar en el Calvario, encontraste la fuerza y la valentía para seguir adelante. De suspiro en suspiro, te tropezaste, pero seguiste hacia adelante llevando el peso de la cruz. Nos centramos hoy en los que llevan sus cargas pesadas sin saber lo que les espera. No pueden caer donde están, porque deben seguir adelante. Tal vez llevan a su hijo o hijos, un pariente o amigo enfermo. Oramos por los que trabajan para traer un niño al mundo en estas condiciones. Enfriar el clima; enviarles alimentos para nutrir sus cuerpos. Dales la paz en sus almas; envía tus ángeles para que los guíen y ayudan. Que el mundo despierte y esté consciente de esta difícil situación y la situación de todos los que sufren este día. Que yo pueda tener presente su dolor en mí corazón hoy día.

Continuamos con la próxima estación: Décima Estación: Jesús es despojado de sus vestiduras

 

Download the Arabic Translation: Standing at the Foot of the Cross – Arabic Translation

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