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FIFTH STATION

Simon the Cyrene Helps Jesus to
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 compelled to help Jesus
carry His cross, and Jesus accepted his assistance.
How willingly would He also permit you
to carry the cross: He calls, but you hear Him
not; He invites you, but you decline. What a reproach,
to bear the cross reluctantly!

O Jesus! Whosoever does not take up his cross
and follow Thee, is not worthy of Thee. Behold, I
join Thee in the Way of Thy Cross; I will be Thy
assistant, following Thy bloody footsteps, that I
may come to Thee in eternal life.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
 V. Have mercy on us, Lord.
R. Have mercy on us.
V. May the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
R. Amen.