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.”
March 23, 2026
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on Meditation on the Eighth Station of the Cross by Fr Willie Doyle.
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May we be counted as one of those who followed Jesus fearlessly toward His crucifixion…and more, who followed with great and loyal love.
Father Doyle, you were fearless in your continual service to those who crossed your path, most loyal and faithful in carrying out God’s Holy will; please intercede for us that we might grow fearless, too, and possess that great love the friends of Jesus possessed as He made His way to Golgotha.
Father Doyle, please intercede for a woman in America named, Sandy, who is very ill with cancer. Family and friends seek a miracle cure; it is her Calvary-we realize that whether a cure or not, the will of God will be what is best for Sandy.