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Station 6: Jesus Falls the Second time (Key Bank)
Theme: The economy is made to serve the people, not the other way around
Tema: La economia esta para servir a la gente, no al revés
Scripture: John 12: 24
Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit.
Reflection by St. Cecilia Catholic Church:
The burden that crushes Jesus can be compared to the burdens of today—the burden of debt that crushes the poor economies of the world, the unequal distribution of resources which stifles development for many people and nations. The burden that crushes Jesus is unfair, as are the economic and political inequalities of our day—wages, resources, schools, rights, power, savings, taxes. Our systems are often unfair.
Prayers: We give thanks in appreciation for the helping hand that lifted us up, the smile that changed our mood, the loan that helped us move ahead.
WE THANK YOU, LORD
Petitions: We pray for the strength of purpose that we may faithfully bear our crosses each day.
O GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
This week I will do my best without comparing myself with others.
O LORD, WE WANT TO WALK IN YOUR WAYS