Number 7

 As I was in line for confession the other day, I saw behind me one of the stations of the cross. It was station number 7. I instantly thought of how the number 7 in the Catholic Church is seen as the number of perfection- with 7 sacraments, 'On the 7 day He rested', 'Forgive your brother 77 times' among other examples in the Bible.  

I then thought of how this particular station also has significance, Jesus falling the second time and getting back up again. This holds true for our lives, as especially with the sacrament of confession- getting back up again after falling into sin.  But also helping Jesus on his way to Calvary like Simon of Cyrene did- our chances to help and assist Jesus on the way, in his sufferings, and ultimately uniting ours with his, as a way to not leave him alone or abandoned. And as a way to express our gratitude, love for all he has done through his passion, suffering and torture on Good Friday.