The First Station

Jesus is Condemned
and Christ speaks

In Pilate's hands
My other self,
I see my Father's will.
Though Pilate is unjust,
he is the lawful governor,
and he has power over me.

And so the Son of God obeys,

If I can bow to Pilate's rule
because this is my Father's will,
can you refuse obedience
to those whom I place over you?

and I replied

My Jesus, Lord,
obedience cost You your life.
For me,
it costs an act of will
no more
and yet how hard it is for me to bend.

Remove the blinders from my eyes
that I may see that it is You whom I obey
in all who govern me.

Lord, it is You.

Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy Name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil.
Amen