4. The Carrying of the Cross
Jesus, weak from being beaten, was unable to carry His cross to Golgotha alone. Simon, a Cyrenian, helped him.
(Mk 15:20-22) ...
  1. Condemned to death by crucifixion and forced to carry the cross.
  2. The suffering of Jesus is intense as the cross is laid on His bruised body.
  3. Exhausted from loss of blood, lack of food and rest, Jesus falls three times.
  4. Jesus meets His Mother causing untold anguish in the Hearts of Son and Mother.
  5. The countenance of Jesus is disfigured with blood and sweat, with dust and spittle.
  6. Veronica wipes His face, leaving on her towel the image of His countenance.
  7. Fearing that Jesus might die, the soldiers force Simeon of Cyrene to carry the cross.
  8. Jesus speaks to weeping women; "Weep not for Me, but for yourselves and your children."
  9. "If anyone is to be My disciple, let him take up his cross and follow Me."
  10. Father, by the merits of this painful journey to Calvary, have mercy on us.