The Twelfth Station
Jesus Speaks to His Mother and to His Disciple
Bible Reading
Standing by cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, 'Woman, behold, your son.' Then he said to the disciple, 'Behold, your mother.' And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.' John 19:25-27
Meditation
Even as Jesus was dying on the Roman cross suffering as the Lamb of God he took thought of and made provision for his mother. Often we are so concerned with our own problems that we fail to consider others. Jesus encourages us to share in his work of bringing grace and blessing to others. We remember others and bring them before God as we turn to our intercessions
Prayers
God sent his Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. Therefore we pray to our heavenly Father for people everywhere according to their needs.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, graciously hear us.
Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified: hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people; that in their vocation and ministry each may serve you in holiness and truth to the glory of your Name; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, graciously hear us.
Most gracious God and Father, in whose will is our peace: turn our hearts and the hearts of all to yourself, that by the power of your Spirit the peace which is founded on justice may be established throughout the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, graciously hear us.
Merciful God, creator of all the people of the earth, have compassion on all who do not know you, and by the preaching of your Gospel with grace and power, gather them into the one fold of the one Shepherd, Christ our Lord.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, graciously hear us.
Almighty and everlasting God, the comfort of the sad, the strength of those who suffer; hear the prayers of your children who cry out of any trouble: and to every distressed soul grant mercy, relief, and refreshment, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, graciously hear us.
Let us commend ourselves and all God's children to his unfailing love, and pray for the grace of a holy life, that, with all who have died in the peace of Christ, we may come to the fullness of eternal life and the joy of the resurrection.
Merciful Father accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
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