Fifth Station – Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry his cross

Find a tree leaning against something.

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Luke 23:26

As they led him away, they seized a man, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming from the country, and they laid the cross on him, and made him carry it behind Jesus.

Reflection Question:
What burdens have you been asked to carry for others? What kept you from feeling resentment? When have you taken up another’s cross out of compassion? When has another person taken up yours?

Heavenly Father, whose most dear Son, as He walked the way of The Cross, accepted the service of Simon of Cyrene to carry his physical burden for him: grant us each the grace gladly to bear one another’s burdens, for the love of him who said,As you did it to the least of these my brethren, you did it to me, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.