The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola: The Mysteries of the Life of Christ Our Lord: Mysteries Done from the House of Pilate to the Cross

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The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, [1914], at sacred-texts.com

OF THE MYSTERIES DONE FROM THE HOUSE OF PILATE TO THE CROSS, INCLUSIVE

John 19 [15-20].

First Point. First: Pilate, seated as judge, delivered Jesus to them to crucify Him, after the Jews had denied Him for king, saying: "`We have no king but Caesar!`"

Second Point. Second: He took the Cross on His shoulders and not being able to carry it, Simon of Cyrene was constrained to carry it after Jesus.

Third Point. Third: They crucified Him between two thieves, setting this title: "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews."

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