JESUS ACCEPTS HIS CROSS


We adore You, O Christ and we praise You.  Because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world.

                                         
MEDITATION: Jesus is given a cross to carry on His bleeding and
bruised sholders.  He takes this cross upon Himself as He takes upon
Himself all of our sins.

Jesus, as you accepted your cross, you knew you would carry it to your
death on Calvary. You knew it wouldn't be easy, but you accepted it
and carried it just the same.

As a child, sometimes I don't like the problems that come my way.
Sometimes I try to get others to take care of them or solve them for
me. Sometimes I become upset and crabby when I'm asked to do even
the smallest thing to help others.

As an adult I sometimes feel like I'm not appreciated. Sometimes I
feel as if I accept more responsibility that I need to. I can feel sorry
for myself, even though the crosses others carry are much larger than
my own. In my self-pity, I don't reach out to help.

My Jesus, Who by Thine own will didst take on Thee the most heavy
cross I made for Thee by my sins, oh, make me feel their heavy
weight, and weep for them ever while I live.
Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be to the Father.

May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in peace. Amen.


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