Station 8: Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem

"Do not weep for me; weep for yourselves and for your children." (Luke 23:28)

I think I'm weeping because I made Him suffer for me—because I failed to recognize the signs He sent, calling me to be His religious daughter. I ignored them, feeling like I wasn’t enough. And now, I feel like I’m facing the consequences. – Dominica Kim

Is it possible for someone to truly deserve so much hate? He is someone's son, someone's friend… and yet the crowd cheers for His death.

And yet, how many times have I:

• Promoted condescension?

• Harbored wishes for someone’s downfall?

• Stayed silent when others were mistreated?

I weep for Jesus’ unjust and undeserved suffering. But perhaps I also weep knowing that my heart is capable of the same hatred that weighs down on Jesus now.

💙 Jesus, I need Your grace to purify my shallow, broken heart. Let it die with You on the cross, and rise again transformed by Your unconditional love. – Bethany Vu

Witnessing Suffering, Hearing His Call

The times when I least expect to hear Jesus are in moments when I witness His suffering in others or in conflict around me. I feel for my friends and my community… but do I miss what He is trying to show me? – John Tran

Being a Source of Hope

When I think about Station 8, I see Jesus showing incredible empathy by comforting the women of Jerusalem, even while carrying His own cross. It inspires me to ask myself:

💭 How can I be present for others in their pain?

Not as someone weighed down by their struggles, but as a source of hope. Pope Francis calls us to be Pilgrims of Hope—to share Christ’s love through kindness, understanding, and strength. By doing so, I can help others see that brighter days are possible, no matter how heavy their burdens may seem. – Anonymous