Sometimes a person stands out from the crowd and shows them up for what they are. They might be joking drinking laughing and a brave voice says “that isn’t right” and refuses to play their game. Veronica bucked the crowd. Her sympathy overcame fear. She wipes the blood and sweat from Jesus’s face; he matters more than the crowd and consequences for her.
Silence.
Prayer. Jesus forgive us the times we have laughed at those who stood out from the crowd to do right. Give us like courage. Teach us how to follow you.