II. Jesus takes up His Cross
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We adore you, O Christ, and we bless You, because by Your holy cross,
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Meditation:
Regaining a little strength, I walked with the crowds to the entrance
of the square. A door flew open and my son stumbled out, the guards laughing
behind him. Two men dragged over a heavy wooden cross and dropped it on
his bleeding shoulders. Then they shoved him down the road. My pain for
him was unbearable. I wanted to take the cross from him and carry it myself
like any mother would. But I knew this had to be, so I walked on silently.
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Prayer:
Lord Jesus, I beg you to forgive me for the many times I have added more
weight to your cross, by closing my eyes to the pain and loneliness of
my neighbor. Forgive me for gossiping about others and for always trying
to find excuses to avoid certain people who wish to talk with me. Lord
Jesus, forgive me for all the times I reject my cross and say “why
me”! Give me the grace to accept my cross. Help me also to be like
your mother Mary, always seeking to lighten the crosses of others. Forgive
me, Lord Jesus for all the times I have added to the weight of your cross,
by my words and actions!
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