Help me this day, O Lord, to understand the true meaning of Your Cross and try to imitate You as I try, in my weakness, to carry the cross that life presents to me. Help me to always realize that the way I carry my cross will bring me true salvation and redemption. Help me never to think about the crosses that life presents to me as punishments for my mistakes and misdeeds. Help me to know that these crosses are life’s way of helping me to imitate You, my Lord and God. Give me the strength to carry my crosses with peace in my heart. As I request Your help, O God, I offer my praise to You, Who I know to be Father, Son and Holy Spirit, not only now but forever and ever. Amen.