Called to Be Simon

Probably one of the least known characters in the passion narrative of Jesus is Simon of Cyrene. Very little is said or known about this man who briefly helped Jesus carry his cross. It isn’t known how long he trudged through the streets with Jesus or even if Simon and Jesus ever spoke to each other.



What was going through Simon’s mind as he helped Jesus? What happened when he arrived at Golgotha? Did he stay or disappear back into the crowd, not wanting to look upon the horror? More impor...