Stations of the Cross

Simon of Cyrene carries the cross, 

Mark 15:21 A certain man from 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 8:34 Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.

2 Timothy 2:3  Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus

Your presence on that dangerous road

Calls those of faith to share the load,

Of Cross and journey, trail and pain,

To play a part, to take the strain.

And so inspired by noble ask,

May I be ready for the task

Of walking on in other’s shoes,

And in those footprints, finding you.

Lord God, help me to take up your Cross and follow you; to accept situations that I must endure, knowing that you will be with me as I emerge liberated into a new life; and give me wisdom to understand situations where others may be enlisted to help me, and to give you thanks. Amen