Eighth Station: Jesus is Helped by Simon the Cyrenian to Carry the Cross

Minister:

We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you.

All:

Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.

Reader: They pressed into service a passer-by, Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross.

(Mark 15: 21)

Minister:

Lord, grant us willing spirits that we may be your instruments on earth.

All:

Lord Jesus, help us walk in your steps. Amen.