Station 10: Jesus is Stripped of His Garments

"He emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant." (Philippians 2:7)

As Jesus arrives at Golgotha, the soldiers strip Him of His garments—exposing Him, humiliating Him, and leaving Him with nothing.

Three key reflections on this moment, as highlighted by José Antonio Pagola:

1. The Suffering of Jesus: A Deeper Pain

The agony of the Cross is more than physical suffering. Jesus experiences total humiliation.

He stands, beaten and vulnerable, with nothing left but love. This is the depth of His sacrifice.

2. Jesus Identifies with the Poor and Marginalized

By being stripped of everything, Jesus becomes one with those who have lost everything.

• The homeless who have no shelter.

• The oppressed who are robbed of their dignity.

• The forgotten who feel unseen by the world.

In this moment, Jesus stands in solidarity with them all.

3. The Call to Authentic Discipleship

"Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Me." (Matthew 16:24)

To truly follow Jesus, we, too, must be stripped—not physically, but spiritually.

• Stripped of the need for status or control.

• Stripped of attachments that keep us from loving freely.

• Stripped of fear, so we can surrender fully to God’s will.

A Prayer for Surrender

🙏 Lord Jesus, in Your suffering, You embraced humility and love.
💙 Teach me to let go of anything that keeps me from You.
🌍 Help me to see the suffering around me and respond with compassion.

Amen.

Maria Calvo-Llovera

S. Florida Young Adult CLC