THE CARRYING OF THE CROSS
FRUIT: PATIENCE
Lord, I know the road is long and hard. I may fall, either to sin or despair. But like You falling under the weight of the cross, may I always find the strength to get back up and follow God’s Will.
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We pray for the strength to endure life’s challenges by remaining faithful.
Hail Mary...
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We pray for awarness of those having a difficult time and that we find the will to help them.
Hail Mary...
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We pray that we may have hope and find peace in your grace despite life’s challenges.
Hail Mary...
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We pray for comfort for those who live in despair and hopelessness.
Hail Mary...
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We pray that we find the strength to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation when we fall under the weight of sin.
Hail Mary...
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We pray that we take up our crosses as Jesus commanded and not hide from life’s challenges.
Hail Mary...
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We pray that we understand that all of life’s challenges are temporary and we will find healing peace in God’s heavenly kingdom.
Hail Mary...
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We pray that we feel genuine sorrow for the sins we’ve committed and resolve to not commit them in the future.
Hail Mary...
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We pray for all the persecuted throughout the world, that they remain strong in their faith.
Hail Mary...
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We pray that we take comfort that the Lord walks with us, even in our sufferings.
Hail Mary...
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As they led Him away they took hold of a certain Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming in from the country; (Luke 23:26)
Hail Mary...
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And after laying the cross on him, they made him carry it behind Jesus. (Luke 23:26)
Hail Mary...
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A large crowd of people followed Jesus, including many women who mourned and lamented Him. (Luke 23:27)
Hail Mary...
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Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep instead for yourselves and for your children,” (Luke 23:28)
Hail Mary...
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“For indeed, the days are coming when people will say, ‘Blessed are the barren, the wombs that never bore and the breasts that never nursed.’” (Luke 23:29)
Hail Mary...
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“At that time people will say to the mountains, ‘Fall upon us!’ and to the hills, ‘Cover us!’” (Luke 23:30)
Hail Mary...
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“For if these things are done when the wood is green what will happen when it is dry?” (Luke 23:31)
Hail Mary...
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And bearing the cross for Himself, He went forth to the place called "The Skull." (John 19:17)
Hail Mary...
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"Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me." (Matthew. 11:29)
Hail Mary...
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"And you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light." (Matthew 11:29-30)
Hail Mary...
