5th Station: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus

Leader: We praise you, O Christ and we bless you.

All: Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world

Reader:
Nine years ago Tisget’s father died. She is the eldest of seven children. At the time of her father’s death, the youngest was only a few months old. Tisget considers herself to be fortunate. The missionaries help her train as a teacher. Now she works every evening as well as every day to help her mother, and pay for the education of her brothers and sisters. It is the African way.

Let us pray

Lord Jesus, when the weight of your cross became too heavy to bear, Simon came to your assistance. Give us the compassion to help our brothers and sisters when their burdens become too heavy to carry alone.

All: Suffering for us, you set us free, rising you gave us life. You are the Saviour of the world.

SCIAF

Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund

5th Station: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus