Station 1 at the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Groom, Texas.

First Station: Jesus is condemned to death

Pilate said to them, "Why? What evil has he done?" They only shouted louder, "Crucify him." (Mark 15:14) Pilate called for water and washed his hands in front of the crowd, declaring "I am innocent of the blood of this just man" (Matthew 27:24)