11th Station: Jesus is nailed to the cross

Leader: We praise you, O Christ and we bless you.

All: Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world

Reader 1
Abba Tesfaye has been a priest for more than five years. During these years he has cared for the sick, anointed the dying and presided at many funerals. Yet in a country, where AIDS is a disease that affects every region, every stratum of society, and almost every family, few openly acknowledges the disease which affects their lives and brings death to those they love. AIDS is a disease that brings with it shame, and with the shame, denial.

Let us pray

Lord, you were nailed to the cross to die the most ignominious of deaths, reserved only for the criminal. Be with those today who are dying of AIDS, and comfort their families.

All: Suffering for us, you set us free, rising you gave us life. You are the Saviour of the world.

SCIAF

Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund

11th Station: Jesus is nailed to the cross