Reading: (Mark 15:21)

And they compelled a passer-by, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander, and Rufus, to carry his cross.

Christ Speaks

I am physically weak I can no longer bear the cross alone, so, they compel simon to help me and indeed he helps me why not you too? Lift the burden from another back; each time you do that, you lift the cross’s awful weight that crushes me.

Congregation

Lord, make me realise that each time I pick up an object off the floor, assist my colleagues in some small task, each time I lend my hand in anyway, it maters not to whom. My name is Simon, and the kindness I extend to them I really give to you.

Hail Mary...

V. Have mercy on us, O Lord!
R. Hame mercy on us!
V. May the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.
R. Amen.