Eleventh Station: Jesus Promises His Kingdom to the Good Thief

R. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you.

V. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.

Reader: Now one of the criminals hanging there reviled Jesus, saying, “Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us.” The other, however, rebuking him, said in reply, “Have you no fear of God, for you are subject to the same condemnation? And indeed, we have been condemned justly, for the sentence we received corresponds to our crimes, but this man has done nothing criminal.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied to him, “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”

Luke 23: 39-43

Prayer

Grant repentance, O Lord, to all who have sinned against the Gospel of Life: to doctors who abort, mothers who abandon their children, those who would execute prisoners, or euthanize the old. To researchers who refuse to follow your will, or those who would profit on the sufferings of others: give a full portion of your grace and your mercy, that they too might turn from their sin and find you, who are Lord forever and ever. Amen.