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Thursday, 7 April 2022

Stations of the Cross


Jesus meets His Mother,

Luke 2:19, 34, 35  Mary kept all these things to herself, holding them dear, deep within herself. …. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”


A mother’s love,

A Son’s heart call,

A parting word,

Love to be heard.

An endless gift

Of Kinship giv’n

Inheritance,

Through love forgiv’n.


Your selfless love,

Your care for all,

Your purpose bold,

Your presence told,

Your nearness hold,

Your peace foretold,

Lord, may I too

Find all in you.


© 2020 Paul Collings


Lord Jesus, as we look upon the image of Mary seeing her son carrying his cross, we see the pain of human relationships in times of trouble. Our hearts are stirred and our eyes filled with tears, tears that melt the indifference of our hearts.  We witness today the broken links of relationships caused by the separation of war, migration and even death. We pray for love and peace between all mothers and their children. I pray for relief for mothers who struggle to bring up their children, especially those who do so in poverty. Lord, do not let me stand idly by, in the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen


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