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THE WAY OF THE CROSS
A reflective Via Dolorosa walk
by John Hay, Jr. (West Morris Street FMC, Indianapolis, IN)

The Stations, or Way of the Cross, is an ancient method of meditating upon Christ's Suffering and Death. Trace the path of Jesus from His condemnation to His body being laid in a tomb. Bring your senses, and most of all your heart, and walk the Way of the Cross. Take time to read, reflect, pray, and/or sing. Reflect on what Jesus' journey to the cross means for you, for all.

STATION TWO: Jesus takes up His Cross

Scripture: "Carrying his own cross, he went out to the Place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha)." John 19:17 "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me." Matthew 16:24

Reflection: Most willingly Jesus accepts and patiently bears His Cross for my sake. Will I refuse to bear my cross for His sake?

Prayer: No, my loving Redeemer, I will no longer seek to evade my cross. But with the help of Your grace I will bear my cross with Christian patience and resignation and follow You always. Amen.

Song:
Must Jesus bear the Cross alone
And all the world go free?
No, there's a Cross for everyone,
And there's a cross for me.

The consecrated cross I'll bear
Till death shall set me free,
And then go home my crown to wear,
For there's a crown for me.