Transcript Way of the Cross

The Way of
the Cross
Pray with me today
Jesus is
condemned
to death
Let us pray for all who
suffer. Let us be a voice for
the voiceless condemned to
live with oppression,
corruption and hatred.
Jesus takes up his cross
Let us accept the burdens
we must carry every day
without bitterness or anger.
Let us pray for all who carry
a heavy burden.
Jesus falls the first time
We all falter on the way. Let
us acknowledge our
weaknesses and pray for
guidance and forgiveness.
Jesus meets his Mother
Mary must have felt
sickened by the sight of her
innocent son. We pray for
courage to face up to the
suffering in our world.
Simon of Cyrene helps
Jesus carry his cross
Let us be a friend to those in
need. Help us to not turn
away with excuses. Let us
pray for those who selflessly
volunteer.
Veronica wipes the face of
Jesus
Let us pray that we will
always be there to provide
practical help bringing
comfort and peace to
people in pain.
The women of Jerusalem
weep for Jesus
E Hēhu karaiti, Christ Jesus,
help us to encourage and
support people in need
through prayer and
compassionate action.
Jesus falls the third time
Bruised and broken, but
Jesus is still focussed on His
mission. We pray for
endurance and
determination to fulfil our
purpose in life.
Jesus is stripped of his
garments
We pray for those left
vulnerable and insecure
through natural and manmade disasters. Help us to
recognise the human dignity
of each person.
Jesus is nailed to the cross
Let us pray for all Christians
who are being ‘nailed’ to
their crosses for their
faithfulness. Forgive their
persecutors.
Jesus dies on the cross
Let us pray in silence for all
those who have died.
Jesus is taken down from
the cross
Let us pray for friends who
are loyal and kind and who
will always be on hand to
support me even at my
darkest hour.
Jesus is laid in the tomb
After death there is
immense loss and grief. Let
us pray in solidarity for all
those who still grieve for
their loved ones. Bring them
comfort and healing.
Jesus is risen
E te Atua, God, you bring
life out of death. You raise
me up out of my
hopelessness. Halleluiah!!
Light a fire in the heart of the world
Acknowledgements: Caritas Aotearoa New
Zealand and Caritas Philippines
Photos: Louise Far, Mark Mitchell
Art work: Cameron Te Moananui
Text: Caritas Education team