Where Was I?

Lenten Reflection


Lord, where was I when you were scourged at the pillar?
where was I when they crowned you with thorns?
where was I when you fell on your knees with the cross?
where was I when they ripped off your clothes and left you naked?
where was I when they nailed you to death?
where was I when not satisfied with seeing you on the cross
they plunged the spear at your side?

Lord... I was there... watching! I couldn't do anything!
so ashamed that you have to suffer because of me.

How could I just watch you in pain?
when I was weak you offered a hand.
when I was in pain, you hugged me and took off the pain.
when I was hungry and cold, you offered food and warmth
And in all those times I just said THANK YOU... and walked away.

Lord, teach me the ways to ease your pain.
Lord, show me how to heal Your own woundedness.

April 14, 2006 Good Friday
Holy Week Retreat 2006