THE WAY OF THE CROSS
A reflective Via Dolorosa walk
by John Hay, Jr. (West Morris Street FMC, Indianapolis, IN)

The Stations, or Way of the Cross, is an ancient method of meditating upon Christ's Suffering and Death. Trace the path of Jesus from His condemnation to His body being laid in a tomb. Bring your senses, and most of all your heart, and walk the Way of the Cross. Take time to read, reflect, pray, and/or sing. Reflect on what Jesus' journey to the cross means for you, for all.

STATION FOUR: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the Cross

Scripture: "A certain man of Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross." Mark 15:21

Reflection: Jesus seems about to die. He does not need-- yet accepts-- the help of Simon of Cyrene, since He wills to die on the Cross. Thus He teaches me charity and perseverance.

Prayer: O Jesus, I, too will carry my cross patiently to the end and strive to lighten the crosses of my fellowmen. Amen.

Song:
King of my life I crown Thee now;
Thine shall the glory be.
Lest I forget Thy thorn-crowned brow,
Lead me to Calvary.

Lest I forget Gethsemane,
Lest I forget Thine agony,
Lest I forget Thy love for me,
Lead me to Calvary.

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