Hello everyone 
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I would like to share a reflection on a passage we know well, but whose simplicity hides a powerful truth for our daily lives and our community.
Luke 23:26: “As they led him away, they took Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the countryside, and they put the cross on him to carry behind Jesus.”
As Jesus moved forward, exhausted by the overwhelming weight of the cross, Simon of Cyrene, simply passing by, was chosen by the soldiers to carry this burden. Suddenly, he found himself walking behind Jesus.
The shared burden 
Simon didn’t just carry a heavy beam. Walking with Jesus, he shared a unique moment of intimacy and suffering. Under this weight, he crossed paths with the look of Jesus: strength, dignity, and infinite compassion. At that moment, Simon realized he was doing more than just a chore; he was participating in one of the greatest acts of love in history 
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Lesson for our daily lives 
This encounter reminds us of an essential truth: helping someone requires neither preparation, wealth, nor status. Simon was just a traveler returning from the fields. His act was simple: being present and willing to share the burden.
How many times can we be a change for someone? A word of encouragement, a listening ear, a small help… even a simple gesture can lighten an immense burden.
A gesture that changes the world
The idea that every small gesture counts is beautifully highlighted in the song by JesusBYS:
Helping One Living Being Is Helping The World 
The official clip will premiere on YouTube on October 19, 2025. Don’t miss this musical inspiration!
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