Sorrowful Mysteries — 4 / 5
The Carrying of the Cross
What Happens
Jesus carries the heavy cross through the streets of Jerusalem toward Calvary. Simon of Cyrene is pressed into service to help carry the cross.
What It Teaches Us
Every person has a cross to bear. Jesus invites us to carry ours with patience and love, and to help others carry theirs, like Simon of Cyrene.
Scripture Reading
They pressed Simon of Cyrene into service to carry the cross, and brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha.
Read full passage (USCCB)— Mark 15:21–22
Church Sources
The Holy See
Vatican Rosary — Sorrowful Mysteries
“In the Way of the Cross, Jesus teaches us that suffering accepted with love becomes redemptive.”
Read full sourceUSCCB
USCCB — How to Pray the Rosary
“We are called to take up our cross daily and follow Christ.”
Read full sourceReflection
•What cross am I carrying right now? Can I offer it to God?
•Who is the "Simon of Cyrene" in my life — and whose cross can I help carry?
Pray This Mystery
Start the guided Rosary with this mystery set selected.