Fifth Station
Simon Of Cyrene Helps Jesus To Carry His Cross
We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You.
Because by Your Holy Cross You have redeemed the world.
Jesus' strength is failing, and the executioners fear Jesus will die on the
way instead of on the Cross. They seize Simon of Cyrene and compel him to
carry the Cross for Jesus. Simon realizes what he is asked to do, and it
changes his heart. The Cross becomes for Simon a privilege and a joy.
My most beloved Jesus, it is my privilege also to carry whatever crosses
You desire to send me. I will not refuse them. I accept them, embrace
them, and rejoice that I may be counted worthy to suffer for Your Name's
sake. I unite them to Your death. You died for love of me, I will die for
love of You. Help me by Your grace.
My beloved Jesus, I love You above all things. I am truly sorry for having
offended You, and I repent with my whole heart. May I never offend You
again. Grant that I may never cease to love You, and do with me as You
will.
Our Father...
Hail, Mary...
Glory be...
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