"On a Pilgrimage" - 2014 Online Lenten Retreat
This is Post #6 of 16. To participate in the retreat, read the meditations & questions provided. Then follow the link to the attached article. Participate at your own pace. Read one meditatio...n a day or set aside a block of time to go through all the stations at once. Your discussion in the comments section below is welcome!
STATION 5:
SIMON HELPS JESUS CARRY HIS CROSS -
BEARING EACH OTHER’S BURDENS
They pressed into service a passer-by, Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross. ~ Mark 15:21
Jesus asks: “Do you think that you are stronger than I am, or can you humbly accept help when you need it?”
Independence is prized in American society, but it is also a part of human nature. Think of a three-year-old struggling to put on her socks with an ardent, “I’ll do it myself!” But sometimes we can’t go it alone. We really do need someone to help us carry our cross. Is there shame in asking for help?
Read the story of Pope Francis.
http://news.yahoo.com/survivors-pope-francis-saved-many-dirty-wars-045519620.html
What were the risks of helping the people in the story? What were the rewards?
What burdens do you need help with? Are you getting the help you need, or do you need to reach out right now?See More
This is Post #6 of 16. To participate in the retreat, read the meditations & questions provided. Then follow the link to the attached article. Participate at your own pace. Read one meditatio...n a day or set aside a block of time to go through all the stations at once. Your discussion in the comments section below is welcome!
STATION 5:
SIMON HELPS JESUS CARRY HIS CROSS -
BEARING EACH OTHER’S BURDENS
They pressed into service a passer-by, Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross. ~ Mark 15:21
Jesus asks: “Do you think that you are stronger than I am, or can you humbly accept help when you need it?”
Independence is prized in American society, but it is also a part of human nature. Think of a three-year-old struggling to put on her socks with an ardent, “I’ll do it myself!” But sometimes we can’t go it alone. We really do need someone to help us carry our cross. Is there shame in asking for help?
Read the story of Pope Francis.
http://news.yahoo.com/survivors-pope-francis-saved-many-dirty-wars-045519620.html
What were the risks of helping the people in the story? What were the rewards?
What burdens do you need help with? Are you getting the help you need, or do you need to reach out right now?See More
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