V – The Cyrenian Helps Jesus to Carry His Cross

“‘Awake, O sword, against my shepherd,
against the man who stands next to me,’
declares the Lord of hosts.”
Zechariah 13:7

V. We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You. (Genuflect)
R. Because by Your holy Cross You have redeemed the world. (Stand)
V. The strength of Jesus fails Him, and He is unable to proceed; the executioners take hold, and force Simon of Cyrene to bear His Cross. (Kneel)
R. Jesus, thank You for allowing me to suffer with You. Help me to find fulfillment in humbly bearing my cross, that it may remind me of my dependence on and salvation through You. May I never shrink away from suffering, but rejoice that I should be counted worthy to suffer in Your name. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
Recite Act of Contrition.
V. Lord Jesus, crucified,
R. Have mercy on us! (Stand)
Quis est homo qui non fleret
Matrem Christi si videret
In tanto supplicio?

Is there one who would not weep
Whelmed in miseries so deep
Christ’s dear Mother to behold?