"If any man will follow me, let him deny himself, and take up
his Cross and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall
lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the
gospel, shall save it." (St. Mark VIII, 34.) True discipleship
of Christ is shown by the patience with which we endure our
trials. Mark the life of Christ! In sorrow He entered into this
world; in sorrow He lived; enduring an agony of sorrow He died.
We wish to follow in His footsteps. Let us accept our trials in
humility. We have deserved them for our sins.
O Mary, Mother of Sorrows, teach us to bear the Cross with
patience!
Fifth Sorrowful Mystery:
"The Crucifixion"
"And they came to the place that is called Golgotha, which is
the place of Calvary. . . . And after they had crucified Him
they divided His garments, casting lots; that it might be
fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying: They divided
My garments among them; and upon My vesture they cast lots. And
they put over His head His cause written: This is Jesus the King
of the Jews."--(St. Matt., XXVII, 33, 35, 37.)