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.”