THE SIXTH STATION

Veronica wipes the Face of Jesus

Jesus continued his way to Cavalry in great pain and suffering. There was a woman named
Veronica who saw his suffering and his bloody face. She was moved with compassion, taking a cloth, she wiped the blood from his face. On the cloth, there was the image of the holy face of Jesus. When we see others in need of comfort, may we be moved with compassion and mercy and offer them comfort. May the image of Jesus always be imprinted on our hearts.

Jesus’ body ached and his face was covered with the sweat of death.
He labored on and he was weak and almost out of breath.
A woman filled with compassion took a cloth and wiped his face.
The sacred image that remained on the cloth was the Savior’s face.

Jesus, may you show compassion in our times of suffering and pain.
We look to you for mercy, and in faith, we call on your name.
Kindle on our minds the image of your most holy face.
Renew and transform us by the power of your wonderful grace.

Jesus, compassionate Veronica wiped the blood from your face.
The cloth that she used bore the image of your holy face.
Wipe the stain of sin from me.
Imprint your image on my heart, and by grace, set me free.