The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery- The Carrying of the Cross

In this mystery we travel with Jesus along the Via Dolorosa - the Way of the Cross. We see Jesus fall and get back up again. We see him trying to comfort his Mother and warn the women of Jerusalem. We see Veronica, attempting to comfort the Savior in some small way by wiping the sweat and blood off his face.  All through this mystery we continue to watch Jesus persevere, knowing that at the end of this trial is gift of the resurrection and the opening of Heaven to all of us.

As we meditate on the fourth mystery, we need to ask ourselves, do we persevere through our trials in life with the same grace and dignity of our Lord- with the same faith; gladly carry our crosses, knowing that as lonely and painful as they may be, at the end of them is salvation? We should always view the crosses God sends us as gifts of His love with which to sanctify ourselves and ready our souls for Heaven, not as punishments

"Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell and bring all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need of thy mercy"