The Crucifixion of our Savior provides hope for all of us on this “Sorrowful” Friday. The Cross vividly demonstrates the extent of man’s inhumanity towards one another but more importantly reveals the extent and enduring promise of the Christian faith. God, through His Son Jesus, endured the cruelty and conquered death. His resurrection […]
“Sorrowful” Tuesdays inspire through us to embrace His cross and our own. Our Blessed Mother Mary did not flinch and did not leave the scene of her son’s Crucifixion. Instead, she stayed by Jesus’ side. John 19: 24. The difficulty of experiencing such cruel inhumanity meted upon her beloved boy must have been […]
“Sorrowful” Fridays permit us to reflect on the promise of Christianity- our sins are forgiven and we, too, can share in eternal life. As a convicted prisoner, Jesus was hung alongside two other convicts. One of the two recognized Jesus for who He was and demonstrated His faith with true humility and […]
“Sorrowful” Fridays transports our self-pity to the road to Calvary, where Jesus suffered unjustly at the ends of evil men. Yet Jesus in the face of that suffering and cruelty, forgave them. Luke 23:34. Lord, I ask today for the grace of Your strength so that in all things, I may forgive those who […]
“Sorrowful” is the Friday when we fail to achieve the peace He left us and died for. “Peace, I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you.” John 14; 27. Lord, as I look upon the circumstances of the world and those […]
On “Sorrowful” Tuesdays, we are reminded of the call to welcome the Mother of Jesus into our home and into our heart. “Then He said to the disciple,’Behold your mother!’ And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.” John 19: 27. Lord, and when you come again in Glory […]
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