The Fourteenth Station: Jesus is Laid in the Tomb
We adore You O Christ and we praise You, because by Your holy cross You have redeemed the world.Let no one deceive you with empty words, for it is because of these things that the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not associate with them, for once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is a shame even to speak of the things that they do in secret; but when anything is exposed by the light it becomes visible, for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it is said, "Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give you light. (Ephesians 5:6-14)
Jesus has died and Joseph of Arimathea has requested His body and the men with Mary climb up and pull out the nails holding Jesus up. There is much concern over this process. They do not want to hurt Jesus’s body anymore. They do not want to drop the body causing Mary more grief than she has already suffered. They are preparing Jesus for a hasty burial before the Sabbath begins. Important things happen in haste. The shepherds went to see the child Jesus in haste. The Holy Family fled in haste. Jesus life begins and ends in haste. These are all important faith moments. When Jesus was put in the tomb the people were filled with deep sorrow at never being able to see Jesus again. It is a disturbing moment that needs to be accomplished quickly. The future is unknown and seems hopeless. In sorrow, they place Jesus in the tomb and return to their homes. Mary will surely ponder all these things in her heart. I invite you to look at the hasty moments in your life and ponder these moments to see where
Jesus was at. Submitted by Anne Zugelder, Apostolic Oblate, Nebraska
As I watch Jesus laid in the tomb, I breath stillness, silence, dismay, wonder, suffering beyond words, a sense of deep gratitude, and much, much love.
I see Joseph of Arimathea taking the body, wrapping it in a clean linen shroud, and laying it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn in the rock. I see Mary, Mary Magdalene, remaining sitting there, facing the tomb.(Mt 27:57-61)
“Be still and know that I am God!" (Ps. 46:10). Yes, Lord; yes, Jesus, Son of God! You are the Lord! You, the Author of life, gave Yourself for me, for all! You are now laid in the tomb!
Words coming from Your Heart and Your lips to instruct the disciples, resound deep in my heart, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.” (Jn 12:24) “The tomb does not contain an inert body, but the Risen Lord, our Eucharist.” (Our Prayer, pg 78)
You, Eucharistic Jesus, wanted to remain with us in a unique and marvelous way, You wanted to enter in the fabric of every age, every time and give newness of life to us, to all, making new all things, and leading all to the Father. May we use the talents You gave us, and do not bury them! May we look at ourselves, at today’s world with eyes of faith filled with hope and love may we arise from the tomb of hopelessness, indifference, injustice, restlessness… and be Eucharist for others, Bread of life, peace, joy. Not we, Lord, but You in us!
As I watch Jesus laid in the tomb, I breath stillness, silence, dismay, wonder, suffering beyond words, a sense of deep gratitude, and much, much love.
I see Joseph of Arimathea taking the body, wrapping it in a clean linen shroud, and laying it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn in the rock. I see Mary, Mary Magdalene, remaining sitting there, facing the tomb.(Mt 27:57-61)
“Be still and know that I am God!" (Ps. 46:10). Yes, Lord; yes, Jesus, Son of God! You are the Lord! You, the Author of life, gave Yourself for me, for all! You are now laid in the tomb!
Words coming from Your Heart and Your lips to instruct the disciples, resound deep in my heart, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.” (Jn 12:24) “The tomb does not contain an inert body, but the Risen Lord, our Eucharist.” (Our Prayer, pg 78)
You, Eucharistic Jesus, wanted to remain with us in a unique and marvelous way, You wanted to enter in the fabric of every age, every time and give newness of life to us, to all, making new all things, and leading all to the Father. May we use the talents You gave us, and do not bury them! May we look at ourselves, at today’s world with eyes of faith filled with hope and love may we arise from the tomb of hopelessness, indifference, injustice, restlessness… and be Eucharist for others, Bread of life, peace, joy. Not we, Lord, but You in us!
Submitted by Franca Salvo, Apostolic Oblate, Nebraska
Holy Mother, impress into my heart the wounds of your Son!
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