2. The Third Station
Jesus Falls the First Time
When
Jesus falls the first time, it is a humiliating experience. It
brings up the moral concern that sometimes; we put others down
with our harsh words. By judging and ridiculing others, we are
nudging them, contributing to their fall. Those people struggle to
stay on their feet, to get back up, and many times can’t do it. We
need to come together and stop hurting others, so that they have
the power to get back on their feet.
3. The Third Station
Jesus Falls the First Time
Psalm 31:11-12
11 Because of all my enemies,
I am the utter contempt of my neighbors;
I am a dread to my friends—
those who see me on the street flee from me.
12 I am forgotten by them as though I were dead;
I have become like broken pottery.
4. The Third Station
Jesus Falls the First Time
Reflection
Jesus falls for the first time while carrying the cross on his long
journey. He wore a crown of thorns on his head and was
beaten by the soldiers. He was so weak that he could barely
walk and he lost a great amount of blood. The soldiers, still, are
beating him cruelly and Jesus continues to fall.
Did you ever fall while you were playing, or fall when you were
helping with something? Falling hurts no matter how you fell.
Even when people make mistakes, sometimes they feel like their
falling. Can you remember a time when you fell? As you
remember that time, know that Jesus was there with you and
He will always be there. You just have to believe and let Him
know that you love Him and care.
5. The Third Station
Jesus Falls the First Time
I sat here one day and thought of my life.
I thought of the people who live as they die.
But then I thought of the people who don’t,
The ones who cry and should sleep, but they won’t.
They live their day as best as they can,
Going along with their daily plan.
I wonder what happens when they hit rock bottom,
Do they lie on their back and wish life hadn’t got ‘em?
On their knees they look up to a world full of hate
Yet decide to get up though it’s all they can take.
They wake up the next morning and don’t know what to do.
People laugh at the things they go through.
Instead of helping someone when they fall,
We tend to look down upon them and act so tall.
The sad part is it hurts us more than them,
We’ve become so misguided that we can’t be their friend.
So the next time you feel you’re falling apart,
Remember the kid who gave up his heart.
The one who fought through thick and through thin,
The one who was on the outside, looking in.
8. The Fourth Station
Jesus Meets His Mothers
As Jesus looks into his mother’s eyes, we can only imagine the
disappointment in him he must be feeling for letting her down. It is
hard to live up to our parents expectations, and a lot of the time we
resent them for it. We need to be more accepting, to both be proud
of our children and stand by them, and to understand our parents
only want the best for us. We forget that they love us, and we reject
their love. We have to be grateful for each other.
9. The Fourth Station
Jesus Meets His Mothers
Lamentations 1:12
12 "Is it nothing to you, all you who pass by?
Look around and see.
Is any suffering like my suffering
that was inflicted on me,
that the LORD brought on me
in the day of his fierce anger?
10. The Fourth Station
Jesus Meets His Mothers
Reflection:
Jesus came face to face with His mother on his
journey. Mary feels so sad to see Jesus suffering so
badly. They connected instantly and Mary felt her
Son’s pain just by looking into His eyes. They were
both unable to speak because of their saddened
hearts.
Have you ever been sad? Being sad can hurt
someone heart a lot, just like it hurt Mary’s heart to
see Jesus in so much pain and suffering. Remember a
time when you were sad and let Jesus help you.
Imagine Him loving you. You can ask Jesus to help
make your heart more like His. Knowing He is at your
side will help mend your heart.
11. The Fourth Station
Jesus Meets His Mothers
Kids these days are under so much.
Getting good grades, and such and such.
We have this pressure to be the best we can be.
We musnt let our parents down, you see.
They want the best for us no matter what,
So we do our best since that’s what they want.
But what happens when we do something wrong?
Are we forgiven, or looked down upon?
We’re not sure what goes on in their head,
When we forget to study or make our bed.
When we forget our faith, and begin to fail,
Do they pick us up and help us to prevail?
At times when we think that love isn’t here,
We look to our sides and see parents near.
It goes to show that whatever happens,
Parents are there through all the madness.
And when we think we’ve let them down enough,
It never shows, for they are tough.
We may argue and fight and even discuss,
But at the end of the day, they’re the ones with us.
