Eighth Station (Scriptural) : Jesus is Helped by Simon the Cyrenian to Carry the Cross

Eighth Station: Jesus is Helped by Simon the Cyrenian to Carry the Cross
This is the Fifth Station in the Traditional Stations.


"They pressed into service a passer-by, Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross."
(Mark 15: 21)

Our friend, Thomas a'Kempis, has some reflection here.  If you have time, read, pray and meditate on the full chapter.

How are you carrying your cross?  And are you uniting your sufferings (Col 1:24) with His?

Book 2, CHAPTER 11

Of the Fewness of those who Love the Cross of Jesus

Jesus has many lovers of His heavenly kingdom, but few bearers of His Cross. He has many seekers of comfort, but few of tribulation. He finds many companions of His table, but few of His fasting. All desire to rejoice with Him, few are willing to undergo anything for His sake. Many follow Jesus that they may eat of His bread, but few that they may drink of the cup of His Passion. Many are astonished at His Miracles, few follow after the shame of His Cross. Many love Jesus so long as no adversities happen to them. Many praise Him and bless Him, so long as they receive any comforts from Him. But if Jesus hides Himself and withdraws from them a little while, they fall either into complaining or into too great dejection of mind.

Until next time, thanks for praying along with me.
Be imitators of Christ...and help Him carry His Cross.  And He will help you with yours.
tim