Lunchtime
Fifth Station: Simon helps Jesus to carry his cross
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you
because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
Bible Reading – Mark 15. 21
On their way through Jerusalem they met a man named Simon, who was coming into the city from the country, and the soldiers forced him to carry Jesus’ cross.
Meditation
Simon from Cyrene,
father of Alexander and Rufus,
what a tale you had to tell your children!
You helped Jesus,
you gave him your strength on the streets of Jerusalem.
Willing or unwilling,
you, Simon, have become part of his story,
and he part of yours,
for you helped him
when he needed you.
What would we give to be Simon?
Prayer
For a willingness to shoulder one another’s burdens;
for our pastoral care team and our parish volunteers:
Lord, in your mercy
hear our prayer.