The Way of the Cross consists of fifteen stations designed to help us follow Jesus journey to the cross and his resurrection. They can be used together or individually and more information can be found in the first Way of the Cross podcast or separate introduction. There is an opening greeting, reading, reflection, prayer, and final response. Thirteenth Station: Jesus dies on the cross We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, All because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Reading Padre Mike Goodison A reading from the Gospel according to Mark. At three o’clock Jesus cried out with a loud voice, ‘Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?’ which means, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ When some of the bystanders heard it, they said, ‘Listen, he is calling for Elijah.’ And someone ran, filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on a stick, and gave it to him to drink, saying, ‘Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to take him down.’ Then Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed his last. Mark 15.34-37 Reflection / Meditation Reflection or meditation may follow. Prayer Lord Jesus, you died on the cross and entered the bleakest of all circumstances: give courage to those who die at the hands of others. In death you entered into the darkest place of all: illumine our darkness with your glorious presence. To you, Jesus, your lifeless body hanging on the tree of shame, be honour and glory with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. All Amen. All Holy God, holy and strong, holy and immortal, have mercy upon us. Photo taken at the cross in Catterick Village during the 2018 Good Friday Walk of Witness by Rev'd Lindsay Southern
