The Way of the Cross
Second Station: Jesus carries his cross
This second station represents the place where our most amiable Redeemer is clad in his usual attire, after His inhumane executioners had striped Him of the purple garment of derision with which He was clothed, when as a visionary king they crowned Him with plaited thorns. The heavy brethren of the cross is violently placed on His mangled shoulders.
Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
All: Because by your holy cross You have redeemed the world.
Jesus, as you accepted your cross, you knew you would carry it to your death on
Calvary. You knew it wouldn't be easy, but you accepted it and carried it just
the same.
As a child, sometimes I don't like the problems that come my way. Sometimes I
try to get others to take care of them or solve them for me. Sometimes I become
upset and crabby when I'm asked to do even the smallest thing to help others.
As an adult I sometimes feel like I'm not appreciated. Sometimes I feel as if I
accept more responsibility that I need to. I can feel sorry for myself, even
though the crosses others carry are much larger than my own. In my self-pity, I
don't reach out to help.
My Jesus, Who by Thine own will didst take on Thee the most heavy cross I made
for Thee by my sins, oh, make me feel their heavy weight, and weep for them ever
while I live.
Our Father.... Hail Mary.... Glory Be to the Father....
Leader - Jesus Christ Crucified.
All - Have mercy on Us.
Leader - May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest
in peace.
All - Amen.
O, how sad and sore distressed
Was that Mother, highly blest,
Of the sole begotten One!