Stations of the Cross

Jesus is laid in the tomb.

Mark 15:46 So Joseph bought some linen cloth, took down the body, wrapped it in the linen, and placed it in a tomb cut out of rock. Then he rolled a stone against the entrance of the tomb. 47 Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where he was laid.

Matthew 27:57 As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. 58 Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. 59 Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, 60 and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut out of the rock. He rolled a big stone in front of the entrance to the tomb and went away. 61 Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb.

So here, they lay with deep respect

Their master, shepherd, architect

Of all they’d planned and recollect.          

So here lies one of truth, the life

The door, the way, beyond earth’s strife

The vine, the source, eternal life.

O Jesus, as I view your grave

Teach me my way here not to crave

But now to see  you came to save.

Help me to wait for dawns bright ray

The joy of life’s new Easter day

And heart ablaze, find your new way.

As I pause and rest at the end of these reflections of the stations of the cross, I ask for forgiveness Lord, for the times when I have not paused and rested, and made time to hear your voice. Amen.