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Fifth Station: Simon Helps Jesus Carry His Cross

The Way of the Cross, Prayed in honor of the way of our martyrs in the Middle East:

Please scroll down for Spanish and Arabic Translations

5-Fifth Station 5th Station: Simon Helps Jesus Carry His Cross

Call: We adore you, O, Christ, and we bless you.

Response: Because by your holy Cross, you have redeemed the world.

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

Meditation prayer:

Lord, God, Simon helped your son, Jesus, carry his cross; and perhaps, he wasn’t expecting to be pulled in to the scene. Today, we remember all those who have been pressed into service of all those who are carrying their crosses. To the aid workers, the food distributers, the angels of mercy sent to bring hope in whatever way it is needed. We too have a fervent desire to help our brothers and sisters. In gratitude for all the help they are receiving, we pray that you would send even more and greater help-today. Bless and protect all those who help. May I be a channel of your peace as I pray today.

Continue the Journey with the Sixth Station: Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus

 

Vía Crucis, una oración honrando el camino de nuestros mártires en Irak y el Oriente Medio:

5* Quinta Estación: Simón ayuda a Jesús a llevar su cruz

Guía: Te adoramos, oh Cristo, y te bendecimos.

Respuesta: Que por tu santa Cruz redimiste al mundo.

“Ellos obligaron a ayudar a cargar la cruz a un transeúnte, Simón de Cirene, que venía desde el campo, el padre de Alejandro y de Rufo.” Marcos 15:21

Meditación:

Señor, Dios, Simón ayudó a tu hijo, Jesús, a cargar su cruz; y tal vez, él no esperaba ser incluido en esa escena. Hoy, recordamos a todos los que han sido puestos en servicio de todos los que llevan sus cruces. Por los trabajadores humanitarios, los distribuidores de alimentos, los ángeles de la misericordia enviados para llevar la esperanza en todo lo que sea necesario. Nosotros también tenemos un deseo ferviente de ayudar a nuestros hermanos y hermanas. En agradecimiento por toda la ayuda que están recibiendo, oramos para que envíes Señor más y mayor ayuda hoy. Bendice y protege a todos los que ayudan. Que yo pueda ser un instrumento de tu paz mientras rezo hoy.

Continuamos con la próxima estación: Sexta Estación: Verónica limpia el rostro de Jesús

 

Download the Arabic Translation: Standing at the Foot of the Cross – Arabic Translation

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