The Eighth Station: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry the cross

Walking the Way of the Cross

“Why Simon? Why was it him who was forced to undertake this demeaning, disgusting job of helping a condemned man to his place of death? There were numerous other people in the crowd. Why pick on Simon?”

Philip North reflects on the Eighth Station: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry the cross, with readings and prayers from Paula Gooder.

Today's reading is Luke 23.27-31.

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