Jesus Falls the Third Time

The road to Calvary grows ever heavier and more painful. The tradition of the Way of the Cross tells that, after many weary steps, Jesus falls a third time under the weight of the Cross. His body is exhausted, but the journey of salvation is not yet over. Despite pain and weakness, the Lord rises once more to complete the mission of love entrusted to Him by the Father. The third fall shows the depth of suffering the Lord accepted for the sake of humanity. Yet what stands out is not only the pain, but the faithfulness of the Lord. He does not stop halfway or give up before the trial, but keeps going with steadfast love.

Pause for a moment

There are times when you feel worn out because you have tried many times and still not succeeded. Repeated failure can easily discourage us. Jesus fell a third time, yet He still rose. This reminds us that perseverance is an important part of the life of faith. We do not walk alone; the Lord always walks with us in every trial.