VII - Jesus is Scourged and Crowned
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
Pilate’s next move was to take Jesus and have him scourged. The soldiers then wove a crown of thorns and fixed it on his head, throwing around his shoulders a cloak of royal purple. Repeatedly they came up to him and said, “All hail, king of the Jews” slapping his face as they did so. (Jn 19:1-3)
Merciful God, though guilty of no crime, Jesus was scourged and crowned with thorns. Our King was whipped and mocked. It was to free us from sin and death that Jesus suffered the cruelties of his passion. Heavenly Father, through our baptism you have chosen us as your people and have made us a royal nation, heirs of your kingdom. Through the sufferings of our Lord Jesus, give us the courage to face the hardships of our lives. Help us to see the effect of our sins and grant us your forgiveness. We ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Lord Jesus, crucified and risen,
have mercy on us.
Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.