The Sixth Station: Veronica wipes the face of Jesus
As the sorrowful procession moves slowly on, a woman, who with anxious gaze has watched its approach, steps forward and wipes the sacred face of Jesus. It is a simple action, yet reveals the kindly thoughtfulness of a charitable heart. Gladly would Veronica have done all in her power to lessen the sufferings of the Lord, to ease the dreadful burden which was crushing Him, to show some mark of sympathy and compassion. That little act of love touched the broken Heart of Jesus; He wipes the clotted blood and streaming sweat from His Face, leaving His sacred image stamped on the veil of Veronica; but deeper and more clear cut did He impress on her heart the memory of His passion.
April 5, 2025
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on Meditation on the Sixth Station of the Cross by Fr Willie Doyle.
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A brave and compassionate Veronica…she cared nothing about the soldiers, the crowd, those jealous leaders of the Jewish people. She saw Jesus in need and stepped up to show her love. How pleased Our Lady must have been to see the kindness and gentle care of Veronica extended toward Her suffering Son. Please, Father Doyle, as you were brave and compassion on the battlefield, pray that we, too, will live only for God, and for others who especially, simply are in need of human kindness.