Fifth Station: Jesus judged by Pilate

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

All because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.

Reading Carol Moffat

A reading from the Gospel according to Mark.

Pilate asked them, ‘Why, what evil has he done?’ But they shouted all the more, ‘Crucify him!’ So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas for them; and after flogging Jesus, he handed him over to be crucified. Mark 15.14,15

Prayer

Lord Jesus, you were condemned to death for political expediency: be with those who are imprisoned for the convenience of the powerful. You were the victim of unbridled injustice: change the minds and motivations of oppressors and exploiters to your way of peace. To you, Jesus, innocent though condemned, 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.

Sixth Station: Jesus scourged and crowned with thorns

Stewart Ridley

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

All because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.