1. One condemned to death by crucifixion is forced to carry the
cross to the place of execution.
2. The
suffering of Jesus is intense as the cross is laid on His bruised and wounded
back and shoulders.
3. Weak and
exhausted from loss of blood, lack of food and rest, Jesus falls three times
under the cross.
4. Jesus
meets His afflicted Mother causing untold anguish in the Hearts of Son and
Mother.
5. The countenance of Jesus is
disfigured with blood and sweat, with dust and spittle.
6. Veronica
wipes His face, leaving on her towel the image of His countenance.
7. Fearing
that Jesus might die on the way, the soldiers force Simon of Cyrene to carry
the cross behind Jesus.
8. Jesus
speaks to weeping women; "Weep not for Me, but for yourselves and your
children."
9. "If
anyone is to be My disciple, let him take up his cross and follow Me."
10. Father, by the
merits of this painful journey to Calvary, have mercy on us and on the whole
world.
Spiritual Fruit: Patient bearing of trials