THE EIGHTH STATION

THE Women MOURN FOR JESUS

The holy women of Jerusalem Mourned at the sight of Jesus. They saw how much he had
suffered. Are we moved to tears when we learn of the suffering of others? May we be
touched by the suffering of others and offer to them Christ’s compassion.

At the sight of Jesus’ suffering, holy women mourned for him
Jesus spoke words of warning and comfort to them.
He warned of Jerusalem’s destruction and told them to weep for the city.
Jesus knew that one day, Jerusalem would suffer tragedy.

Jesus, we mourn for you and for ourselves. We mourn over sin.
We remember all you endured to bring its hold over us to an end.
Teach us not to neglect you. Let us cling to your grace.
May we remember that you suffered and died in our place.

Jesus, the women of Jerusalem mourned as they beheld your plight.
With great sorrow, they wept and mourned in your sight.
I mourned for you as you made your way to the tree.
My heart was moved by what you endured to set me free.