The Way of the Cross
Fourth Station: Jesus carrying his cross, meets his blessed mother
Contemplate the meeting of the desolate Mother and her bleeding son, staggering under the weight of the Cross.
Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
All: Because by your holy cross You have redeemed the world.
Jesus, you feel so alone with all those people yelling and screaming at you. You
don't like the words they are saying about you, and you look for a friendly face
in the crowd. You see your mother. She can't make the hurting stop, but it helps
to see that she is on your side, that she is suffering with you. She does
understand and care.
As a child, sometimes I feel like too many things are going on. Sometimes other
kids pick on me and call me names. I need to look around me for a friendly face,
and for the help I need. I need to share my troubles with those who truly care
about me.
As an adult I sometimes feel overwhelmed by many things. Life is so competitive,
and I worry so much about my future and those who have some control over it. I
need to remember that being an adult does not mean having to solve every problem
all by myself. I need to look around me for a friendly face, for the help I
need.
Jesus most suffering, Mary Mother most sorrowful, if, by my sins, I caused you
pain and anguish in the past, by God's assisting grace it shall be so no more;
rather be you my love henceforth till death.
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.
Is there one who would not weep,
Whelmed in miseries so deep,
Christ’s dear Mother to behold?