Jesus carries the cross
Leader: We adore you O Christ, and we praise you. (genuflect)
ALL: Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world
Leader: The cross was big and heavy. It was hard for Jesus to carry it. Jesus carried the heavy cross without complaining once
Reflection:
What crosses/burdens/struggles are weighing on you individually and as a family?All families have worries and concerns at times. There are no perfect families. Sometimes we too feel tired and weak because we have some problems that are worrying us, but just like Jesus, take up your cross and get through these problems together, as a family.
Family challenge:
Be honest with children about your struggles and encourage them to do the same. Sharing a worry sets up an important sharing of worries for the future. Help them to learn from these experiences.
Prayer:
Leader: Sometimes schoolwork or jobs at home are hard for me and I complain. Jesus, please help me not to complain. I want to keep trying, even when I find something hard.
All sing: Were you there when they crucified my lord? Were you there when they crucified my lord? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they crucified my lord?