Fr. Scott Haynes
Simon the Cyrenean
Fr. Scott A. Haynes
In the Passion of Our Lord, we consider how Simon the Cyrenean carried the Cross of Christ. Often, we are like Simon, because we stay behind in the crowd. We have a genuine concern for the suffering of others, but we are reluctant to act on it.
We only carry the cross when we are compelled to do so. We only do charitable works when someone else organizes it and when we are assigned to do it. We must become more prompt in our charity like Veronica who spontaneously comes forward with tender love to wipe the sweat from the face of Christ. Veronica’s heart is free to soar to the heights of love.
