The Eighth Station: Jesus consoles the women of Jerusalem
The disciples of Jesus have deserted their Master, and fearful for their own safety, have abandoned Him to His fate. Peter who would die for Him, Matthew who left all to follow Him, are far from Him now and dread to be pointed to as His friends. Yet Jesus is not alone. A few, a faithful few, remain beside Him still, poor, weak women, but strong with the courage of love. The brutal crowd surge round, inflamed with hate and lust for blood; but they offer Him the tribute of a woman’s heart – the silent tears of sympathy.
“Weep not for Me,” He says, “weep rather for those who unlike these My executioners will one day crucify Me again with full knowledge of what they do.”
April 7, 2025
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on Meditation on the Eighth Station of the Cross by Fr Willie Doyle.
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Father Doyle, please help us always to be faithful to God, regardless of what others think, say, or do. In our world today, it is a real challenge to live and give witness to the faith, to remain loyal to God, and the truth. Intercede for us so that we hold fast to all that is good and true, and strive daily to become one with our Lord Who is “the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” Who gives us eternal life…so desperately does the world need this hope.