40 Days Of Prayer And Reflection - The Way Of The Cross; Station 5 Jesus Is Helped By Simon

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Station  - 5 Jesus Is Helped By Simon

We adore You O Christ And We Praise You...


For By Your Holy Cross, You have Redeemed The World.

Mark 15:21

"They compelled a passer-by, who was coming in from the country, to carry his cross; it was Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus."


Christ Speaks To Me: My strength fails, I am unable to bear this cross alone, so the soldiers force a stranger, Simon, to help me.

He is like you, reluctant, anxious, afraid. But I need his strength, and I need yours too.

Each time you lift some weight from another's arms, you bear the awful weight of this cross that crushes me.

I Reply: Lord, help me to realize that every time I wipe a dish, clean my house, help a child, or allow another to take my place in traffic or in line at the store; each time I open my heart, my wallet, my cupboard to feed the poor, clothe the naked, free the imprisoned, it matters not to whom - my name is Simon and all kindness I extend, is given to you.

Amen