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Fifth Station
Simon of Cyrene Helps Jesus Carry His Cross
V. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee.
R. Because by Thy holy Cross, Thou hast redeemed the world.
Simon of Cyrene was forced to help our exhausted Savior carry
His Cross. How pleased would Jesus have been, had Simon offered his
services of his own accord. However, Simon was not invited by Christ as you
are. He says: “Take up your cross and follow Me.” Nevertheless you recoil,
and carry it grudgingly.
O Jesus, * whosoever does not take up his cross and follow
Thee, * is not worthy of Thee. * Behold, I cheerfully join Thee on the way
of the cross. * I desire to carry it with all patience until death, * that I
may prove worthy of Thee.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
V. Lord Jesus, crucified.
R. Have mercy on us. Can the human heart refrain From partaking in her
pain, In that Mother’s pain untold?
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PICTURES OF THE STATIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM ST. JOSEPH CHURCH IN SHELTON,
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