As they went out, they came upon a man of Cyrene, Simon by name; this man they compelled to carry his cross. Jesus told his disciples, "If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and ...

Pope Francis reflected on Simon of Cyrene, the man forced by Roman soldiers to carry the cross behind Jesus. Simon, the pope ...

focused on the figure of Simon of Cyrene, the man who "while coming in from the countryside" was seized by the soldiers who then "laid the cross on him, and made him carry it behind Jesus." The Pope ...

The Roman soldiers were stamping so vehemently, you could feel vibrations through the floor. They nailed Jesus to the cross ...

Living Way of the Cross” has been a gift from the Catholic church youth to the community since 1980. The moving performance ...

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