Eighth Station: Jesus is Helped by Simon the Cyrenian to Carry the Cross - Catholic Courier

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

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)

Prayer: Lord, grant us willing spirits that we may be your instruments on earth.

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