1st Station: Jesus is condemned to death

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

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

Reader:
The Ethiopian Drum is a large drum, often used for musical accompaniment. Ethiopian Catholics and Ethiopian Orthodox Christians use it at Mass. The drum is very large at one end and small at the other. The difference represents the fact that Jesus was both God and man. The large end points to the God who is all-powerful, all-knowing and eternal; the small end reveals the one who took on the smallness of being human. As we recall that Jesus was condemned to death, we are reminded that the judge of the world allows himself to be judged, and judged unjustly.

Let us pray.

Lord Jesus, we are privileged to accompany you on your journey. It begins with a judgement, a word that mocks your authority. Help us to have the same mind as you when we seek to help others. Let us humiliate no one.

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

1st Station: Jesus is condemned to death