Those of you who are cradle Catholics like I am know exactly what is happening in this picture. You might even be humming to yourself the familiar tune from the Stations of the Cross.
Every Friday during Lent at St. Philip Neri Parish in Lynwood, California- grades one through eight- we attended this ritual which reenacts the journey to Calvary where Jesus was crucified on Good Friday. Along this path Jesus meets Veronica.
Just recently on Facebook a friend of mine posted in exasperation: “I’m looking for one strong female role model! Come on! I know you are out there!” She received 52 comments.
The thread went something like this: