The Way of the Cross
+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Opening sentence — St Paul of the Cross
The way of the Cross is the road which leads to Paradise; it is the sure way to holiness.
The Passion of Christ is the greatest and most stupendous work of Divine Love.
Station Seven – Jesus falls the second time
Matthew 11:28-30 ESV
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Reflections:
The pain, the exhaustion, the love that drives Him on – but the cross is so heavy. Again He falls beneath the weight; and in bitter resolution – Thy will be done – and in fatigue, Jesus again drives Himself up against the cross, and carries it on towards the fatefull Hill of Death.
Approaching Easter: The Way of the Cross
The greater number of Christians live unmindful of all that Jesus, our Life, has done and suffered. That is why they live on, sleeping in the night of iniquity.
Prayer
Will it never end? I’m not as sure as when I started. I never knew it would be like this. But this is my firm choice: Lord, I will go on with You.
Lord, often I fall, and the temptation is not to rise again and continue with You. When I fall and others watch and laugh, or say, “I told you so, you’ll never make it,” give me strength to fulfill my promise: Lord, I will go on with You.
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O God, our help, look upon us, so that we who are oppressed by the weight of our sins, may through Your mercy, serve You in freedom of spirit. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.
+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
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Peanut Gallery: A brief word of explanation – the general format for Morning Prayer is adapted from the Northumbrian Community‘s Daily Office, as found in Celtic Daily Prayer (see online resources here.) The Scripture readings are primarily from the Gospel of John, with the intent to complete the reading by Easter. Other Scriptures which illuminate the Gospel of John will be included along the way.
Reflections from various saints will be included as their memorial days occur during the calendar year.
On Sundays, I’ll return to the USCCB readings (see online resources here) and various liturgical resources in order to reflect the Church’s worship and concerns throughout the world.
Photo illustrations and music videos, available online, are included as they illustrate or illuminate the readings. I will try to give credit and link to sources as best I can.
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