Fifth Station
The cross is laid on Simon of Cyrene
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you:
Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
As they led Jesus away, they came upon a man of Cyrene,
Simon by name, who was coming in from the country, and laid on him
the cross to carry it behind Jesus. "If anyone would come after me,
let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Take my yoke
upon you, and learn from me; for my yoke is easy, and my burden is
light."
V. Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me:
R.
Cannot be my disciple. Let us pray.
(Silence)
Heavenly Father, whose
blessed Son came not to be served but to serve: Bless all who, following
in his steps, give themselves to the service of others; that with wisdom,
patience, and courage, they may minister in his Name to the suffering,
the friendless, and the needy; for the love of him who laid down his
life for us, your Son our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
Holy God,
Holy and Mighty,
Holy Immortal One,
Have mercy upon us.