Journeying Back With Mary (5)

Day 5: 10th. Station
Jesus us stripped

Mary recalls : "I remember now those hours spent knitting that robe. I remember how thrilled and excited I was as it neared completion. A beautiful masterpiece of motherly love. I remember what joy I felt when it was completed. My heart was torn apart as I saw them tearing away his robe. My heart bled to see the ghastly wounds open up once again and send blood flowing out like streams. Nevertheless, as difficult it is, not my will but yours be done"

Reflection
Have I not carefully built my castle in the air? Do I not plan with careful attention every detail of what I would like to be? But what happens when my plans go wrong and my dreams are shattered? How do I react when my ambitions are not realised? Do I feel like you, Mother? Help me in all things to say, "Thy will be done".