Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus
Leader: We adore you O Christ, and we praise you. (genuflect)
ALL: Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world
Leader: Simon didn't come to help Jesus, but only to see what was going on. But Jesus was struggling, and the soldiers ordered Simon to help Jesus carry the cross. Later, he was glad that he did.
Reflection:
Sometimes helping someone can be difficult, for so many different reasons. Maybe you haven't finished doing something that you like to do, when someone asks you for help. Is it difficult for you to ask your family or friends for help or say thank you when you are helped?
Family challenge:
Try asking for help next time that you need it. Even Jesus, the King of the Universe needed help to fulfill his goal of saving all of our souls. If you see somebody else that needs help, try to be like Simon of Cyrene and go help them, even if you don't want to.
Prayer:
Leader: Sometimes I don’t want to help my friends or brothers and sisters or parents when I am told to. Jesus, help me know that when I do help others, it is like helping you. I want to be kind and helpful.
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?