http://spiritualpractices.blogdrive.com/ Spiritual Practices Tue, 26 Oct 2004 17:30:54 PDT http://www.blogdrive.com Copyright 2004. Spirituality http://spiritualpractices.blogdrive.com/archive/16.html Sun, 02 May 2004 04:59:59 GMT Station 14 – Jesus rises from the dead On the third day he rose again. Suddenly, without warning, Jesus stood before them and said, "Peace! Do not be afraid! Go and carry the news to the others that they are to go to Galilee where they will see me." Mt 28 Jesus, your friends were devastated in their loss. Their darkness couldn't have been any deeper. Prayer God, thank you for your love. Thank you that you loved the world so much that you gave your only son, who died and rose for all of us. Thank you for the new life you have promised... (more) http://spiritualpractices.blogdrive.com/comments?id=16 http://spiritualpractices.blogdrive.com/archive/15.html Sun, 02 May 2004 04:59:58 GMT Station 13 – Jesus is buried Joseph of Arimethea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus, and wrapped it in perfumed oils. Then he buried Jesus in a tomb close at hand. Jesus, your body is prepared for burial. Joseph gave you his own tomb. He laid your body there and rolled a large stone in front of it, then went home. What a sad day it has been for so many people. Reflection Do you accumulate things and keep them for yourself? Do you try to make sure you have what you want before you share what you have with anybody else? What things do you have that you... (more) http://spiritualpractices.blogdrive.com/comments?id=15 http://spiritualpractices.blogdrive.com/archive/14.html Sun, 02 May 2004 04:59:57 GMT Station 12 – Jesus is taken down from the cross When the soldiers came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. But one of the soldiers thrust a lance into his side, and blood and water flowed out Jesus, how brutally you were put to death. How gently you are taken from the cross. Your suffering and pain are ended, and you are put in the lap of your mother. The dirt and blood are wiped away. Finally, you are treated with love. Reflection It’s human nature for us to be more kind when someone dies. If only we could learn to... (more) http://spiritualpractices.blogdrive.com/comments?id=14 http://spiritualpractices.blogdrive.com/archive/13.html Sun, 02 May 2004 04:59:56 GMT Station 11 – Jesus dies Jesus said, "I thirst!" and they gave him wine. "It is finished"!" he cried, and gave up his spirit Once the prophet said: "Who can believe our report?" As Jesus hung on the cross, he forgave the soldiers who had crucified him, and prayed for his mother and friends. Jesus wanted all of us to be able to live forever with God, so he gave all he had for us. Reflection Take a moment and consider Christ’s love for you. Prayer Lord Jesus, thank you for your willingness to go to your death for me. Help me never to take your... (more) http://spiritualpractices.blogdrive.com/comments?id=13 http://spiritualpractices.blogdrive.com/archive/12.html Sun, 02 May 2004 04:59:55 GMT Station 10 – Jesus is nailed to the cross After carrying his Cross, Jesus came to the Place of the Skull (in Hebrew, Golgotha). There they crucified him and two others with him. You are stretched out on the cross you have carried so far. The soldiers take big nails and drive them into your hands and feet. You feel abandoned by the people you loved so much. People seem to have gone mad. You have done nothing but good, yet they drive nails through your hands and feet. Reflection Sometimes we discriminate against others. Even without thinking,... (more) http://spiritualpractices.blogdrive.com/comments?id=12 http://spiritualpractices.blogdrive.com/archive/11.html Sun, 02 May 2004 04:59:49 GMT Station 9 – Jesus is stripped They stripped off your clothes and began to mock you saying: "All hail, king of the Jews!" They divided your garments and cast lots for your clothes. The soldiers notice you have something of value. They remove your cloak and throw dice for it. Your wounds are torn open once again. Some of the people in the crowd make fun of you. They tease you and challenge you to perform a miracle for them to see. They're not aware that you will perform the greatest miracle of all! Reflection None of us always act, behave, or talk as... (more) http://spiritualpractices.blogdrive.com/comments?id=11 http://spiritualpractices.blogdrive.com/archive/10.html Sun, 02 May 2004 04:59:48 GMT Station 8 – Jesus falls the third time I am like water poured out; all my bones are racked. You have brought me down to the dust of death Jesus, your journey has been long and you fall again, beneath the weight of your cross. You know your journey is coming to an end. You struggle and struggle. You get up and keep going. Reflection As adults, we often feel we should have conquered our weaknesses by now. We can become discouraged when confronted by the same problems over and over again. Sometimes we get weary. What is a change that you know... (more) http://spiritualpractices.blogdrive.com/comments?id=10 http://spiritualpractices.blogdrive.com/archive/9.html Sun, 02 May 2004 04:59:47 GMT Station 7 – Jesus meets the women A great crowd of people followed him, including women who beat their breasts and lamented over him. Jesus, as you carry your cross you see a group of women along the road. As you pass by you see they are sad. You stop to spend a moment with them, to offer them some encouragement. Although you are have been abandoned by your friends and are in pain, you stop and try to help them. Reflection Our society is notorious for being self-absorbed. In this type of environment it’s easy to take others for granted, and ignore... (more) http://spiritualpractices.blogdrive.com/comments?id=9 http://spiritualpractices.blogdrive.com/archive/8.html Sun, 02 May 2004 04:59:46 GMT Simon helps carry the Cross A man named Simon of Cyrene, was coming in from the fields, and they pressed him into service to carry the Cross. Jesus, the soldiers are becoming impatient. This is taking longer than they wanted it to. They are afraid you won't make it to the hill where you will be crucified. As you grow weaker, they grab a man out of the crowd and make him help carry your cross. He was just watching what was happening, but all of a sudden he is helping you carry your cross. Reflection Every day we cross the path of someone who could use our... (more) http://spiritualpractices.blogdrive.com/comments?id=8 http://spiritualpractices.blogdrive.com/archive/5.html Sun, 02 May 2004 04:59:45 GMT Jesus falls the second time But I am a worm and no man; the scorn of all, despised by the people. All who see me scoff at me. Can God fall, a mighty God, whose hands uphold all that is? This is the second time you have fallen on the road. As the cross grows heavier and heavier it becomes more difficult to get up. But you continue to struggle and try until you're up and walking again. You don't give up. Reflection Sometimes our failures or shortcomings get us down. Others seem to find things easier to do or to learn. Sometimes we get down on... (more) http://spiritualpractices.blogdrive.com/comments?id=5