<p class="title_brown">Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry his cross</p>
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<p class="normal_text"><strong>V. </strong>We adore you, O Christ and we bless you.<br />
<strong>R. </strong>Because&nbsp;by&nbsp;your Holy Cross, you&nbsp;have redeemed&nbsp;the world.<br />
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<p class="subtitle_brown"><em>According to the gospel of Luke&nbsp;</em></p>

<p class="quote">And as they led him away, they seized one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus.</p>

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<em>Meditation</em></p>

<p class="normal_text">Lord, the weight of your cross has the mark of your preaching.&nbsp; In it we also see the sign of the fraternal communion whose bonds state the human and divine solidarity. All arms are strong or weak, according to the either strong or weak heart they have, to embrace that clear sign were our glory is. Gradually, and even not knowing the reason, arms are gathered to that path. Perhaps pushed by the circumstances, we will assume your cross and take its weigh to relieve your burden.&nbsp; The yoke is lighter, because it is bear by the love your kneeled heart emanates. And so we will welcome each other as the beloved disciple will welcome your mother, holding the one who is the image of all your disciples.<br />
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Lord, with you, in this hour, I pray for all who make themselves bearers of their brothers cross:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
<strong>V. </strong>Lord, have mercy on us!<br />
<strong>R. </strong>Lord, have mercy on us!<br />
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Our Father...</p>
