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Questions on Simon from Cyrene

Simon from Cyrene carries Jesus’ cross in a mountainous setting. There are very few people in the image, some armed guards and, slightly hidden by Jesus and Simon, two disciples.

Reproduced by kind permission of Irene Perez-Omer and Icon Arts: http://www.iconarts.com/; Painted by Irene Perez-Omer; Photography ©David Omer Photography

In the picture, do you think Simon is leading the group, or is he being pushed from behind?
Which interpretation fits your understanding of Simon’s role?

What details included in the picture make you think there was compulsion involved in the events shown?
Can you think of any examples of a task or situation that was imposed or ‘unchosen’, but which became part of God’s call (either for you or another person)?

Some vocations are often thought of as a long-term or life-long pursuit or occupation.
Here Simon is undertaking a specific task. Is this his vocation at this point?
Describe any experiences of ‘one-off’ or short-term activities that were ‘vocational’, for you or someone else.