This year, Pope Francis had chosen the theme “Voices of Peace in a World at War” for the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum, in Rome. We pray for the Ukraine, Goma (RDC) and so many areas where there is violence and war. We pray for those who have fled, those who remain and those who have died.
The Way of the Cross concluded with those 14 “thank yous”:
Thank you, Lord Jesus, for the meekness that overwhelms arrogance.
Thank you, for the courage with which you embraced the cross.
Thank you, for the peace that flows from your wounds.
Thank you, for having given us your holy Mother to be our Mother as well.
Thank you, for the love shown in the face of betrayal.
Thank you, for turning tears into smiles.
Thank you, for having loved everyone without excluding anyone.
Thank you, for the hope you instill in time of trial.
Thank you, for the mercy that heals sufferings.
Thank you, for stripping yourself of everything to enrich us.
Thank you, for having transformed the cross into the tree of life.
Thank you, for the forgiveness you offered your executioners.
Thank you, for having defeated death.
Thank you, Lord Jesus, for the light you kindled in our nights.
