we help to carry that same Cross of Jesus. In this way we obtain salvation, and help contribute to the salvation of the world. Lord, you opened the eyes and heart of Simon of Cyrene, and you gave ...

Simon of Cyrene, you took it upon yourself to help a suffering Jesus. You didn’t have to, but you did. You are the model that the world needs today. In carrying that cross with Jesus ...

It is interesting. Simon didn’t offer to help Jesus carry the cross. The Gospel says that Simon was “pressed into service to carry his cross.” The cross was forced on him, he was made to ...

Jesus takes up his Cross; Jesus falls for the first time; Jesus meets his Mother Mary; Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the Cross; Veronica wipes the face of Jesus; Jesus falls for the second ...

How relevant those words of Thomas Shepherd in his hymn, “Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?” In that pre-crucifixion moment the soul-searching question came to Simon. Need a break? Play the USA ...

It is interesting. Simon didn’t offer to help Jesus carry the cross. The Gospel says that Simon was “pressed into service to carry his cross.” The cross was forced on him, he was made to ...