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Jesus carries his cross. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. All: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Scripture: Finally, when the soldiers had finished making a fool of Jesus, they stripped him of the clock, dressed him in his own clothes, and led him off to crucifixion. Matt. 27:31 Reflection: The scourging has left Jesus steeped in pain. Now a cross is placed on his bleeding shoulders to take on the last journey of his life. He lovingly embraces the cross just as he accepts the sins of us all. Placing one weary foot ahead of the other, Jesus trudges onward to Calvary. His strength is failing but Jesus is determined to go on. How challenging his words seem now, “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself, take up the cross, and follow in my steps.” (Mark 8:34) Prayer: Lord Jesus, life is a journey which contains joys and sufferings, success and heartaches. It would be so much easier without all that physical pain, emotional anguish, and spiritual weakness. Yet to be your faithful disciple costs a great deal. Self-denial is so difficult for us. Some would even consider it foolishness. But we choose to embrace the crosses which come our way just as you did. With your help we will persevere on the road which leads to eternal life.
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