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

R. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you.

V. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.

Reader: 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

We share in your way of sorrows, Lord, whenever we are ridiculed for our defense of those little ones whom everyone else has forgotten. Be with those who seek to carry your cross wherever life is threatened, and when they are tempted by despair, send an angel to assist them with their burden. For you are Lord, forever and ever. Amen.