The children of Jesus should be strong, and their Cross is the witness of their strength. That�s why the Lord told his disciples before ligting up on the Cross.
"The Son of Man should be crucified", which shows, that the Cross wasn�t something to happen accidentally during the Lord�s life on earth, but it was a must, a must for Christ to be crucified.
Likewise, whoever wishes to be one of Jesus� disciples He should be crucified..." Whoever wishes to be My disciple should carry his Cross," and follow Lord Jesus the Crucified, everyday.
My Lord Jesus, grant me understanding to realize the strength of your Cross, make me feel not defeated but victorious through the power of your Cross amidst any tribulation in the world and against its principles.
My Lord Jesus, help me to hold my Cross in strength, courage and love for the truth, resembling you and witnessing for you in a deceiving world, with gladness and happiness.
My Mother Virgin Mary, whose soul was pierced by a sword and who tasted the fellowship of carrying the Cross,pray and intercede for me, and help me to carry my Cross. You who are experienced in carrying the Cross, teach me and help me.
And you, Simon of Cyrene pray for me, that I may bear other people�s Cross with happiness, love nad without murmuring, even if they forced me as they had forced you. |
