“...Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do,” Luke 23:34
Read MoreHow HARD must it have been for any of Christ’s supporters to remain at the foot of His cross during the crucifixion?
And how EASY must it must have been for those in the surrounding mob to join in the mocking of and hatred towards Christ as they crucified him?
Read MoreToday’s sobering passage details how our Lord was crucified. Not only was he suffering the unimaginable pain of crucifixion, but he had to endure the mocking and hatred of all those surrounding him.
Read MoreI remember singing this song as part of my praise and worship sessions during retreats. Lyrically speaking, it’s repetitive, but at the same time, I understand the sentiment. The salvation of the world began when Jesus died on the Cross for us.
Read MoreBlessed Teresa of Calcutta One saint in this modern age who lived a life of compassion towards everyone, no matter what race, religion, or ethnicity they were, was Mother Teresa.
Read More“Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep instead for yourselves and for your children,
Read MoreSt. Teresa of Avila is someone who knows the process of reforming oneself all too well. She grew up with a good Catholic family, but she fell into the sin of vanity.
Read MoreIt breaks our heart when we see Jesus fall for the first time because his broken, beaten, battered body has to bear the burden of the cross.
Read MoreMany times I feel like I am in the middle of nowhere without any distractions for comfort, yet this wilderness has been such a blessing. Thomas Merton writes,
Read MoreRelics. Why do we love them so much?
Read MoreToday we continue our walk with Christ at station six where he meets Veronica. I have been familiar with this story ever since I was a little girl; praying the stations of the cross during Lent with the Church. However, I never knew that it wasn’t from the canonical Gospels which made me wonder...where did it come from?
Read MoreSimon helping Jesus carry his cross is not only mentioned in Matthew’s Gospel, but also in the Gospels of Mark and Luke. It seems that Simon must have been kind of important to have been mentioned by name in three of four accounts of the passion.
Read MoreYesterday in station four we went over how Mary faithfully stayed with Jesus through his passion. She felt his pain. His passion was her passion.
Read MoreI recently renewed my consecration to Our Lady this past month with the devotional 33 Days to Morning Glory. During those thirty-three days I was able to meet my Mother again. It reminds me of how Jesus met his mother during his passion.
Read MoreToday’s theme song is the hymn 40 Days by Matt Maher. It's a beautiful and inspiring song about Jesus’ time in the desert.
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