Tag: take up your cross

Simon of Cyrene

If you have ever read or heard the Passion of Jesus then you have heard of Simon of Cyrene.  Chosen out of the crowd of onlookers to help Christ carry his cross, Simon bore the weight of Jesus’ burden for a small amount of time. … Continue readingSimon of Cyrene

Crucify Him!

Today, Good Friday, we commemorate our Savior’s death on the cross at Calvary.  We shroud our crucifixes, leave our altars bare, empty our holy water fonts, fast, and mourn the loss of Jesus.   Our faith tells us that this day is a day like no … Continue readingCrucify Him!