Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Jesus Carrying the Cross

Sometimes I watch little videos of the Rosary on "youtube.com".  It helps me pray when I am not feeling so well, or when my mind is unsettled and meditation becomes difficult.

Sometimes these videos include a picture of each mystery.  In one particular presentation they show a scene of Jesus Carrying the Cross -- for the 4th Sorrowful Mystery.

The artist has depicted Christ with a rope around his neck, being dragged along like an animal.  It's horrifying, but likely accurate.  A sign of the incredible suffering the Son endured on our behalf...