Second Station

Jesus, betrayed by Judas, is arrested (Mark 14:43–46)

We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you:

Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.

While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived; and ith him there was a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders. Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard.” So when he came, he went up to him at once and said, “Rabbi!” and kissed him. Then they laid hands on him and arrested him.

Let the lying lips be silenced

Which speak against the righteous

(Silence)

Almighty God, whose Son was betrayed by the kiss of a friend: Forgive us our betrayals and denials of him, that we may be reconciled to him in his redeeming love, through the same your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Holy God,

Holy and Mighty,

Holy Immortal One,

Have mercy upon us.