Sharing in the sufferings of Christ
25th Friday in Ordinary time
One thing we don’t really want to have a share at is suffering. We want to take the easier path, the path of comfort. We want to be served more than serve. Pain is alien from us.
But God in his majesty chose the path of sacrifice to fulfill his will. Through it, he renews his covenant with man, though sinners, have a share in his glory. Moreover, Jesus showed us the way to really eradicate sin and selfishness, through the power of the cross.
Reflect on the moment we partook in the sufferings of Jesus and of our brothers and sisters. Reflect on the moment when it is not the comfortable life that united families and communities but partaking in the sufferings of one another. Finally, reflect on the path Jesus took to cause our forgiveness, through the Offering of his life for love of us. Then we shall see how the world teems with life from those who are ready to serve and give.
One thing we don’t really want to have a share at is suffering. We want to take the easier path, the path of comfort. We want to be served more than serve. Pain is alien from us.
But God in his majesty chose the path of sacrifice to fulfill his will. Through it, he renews his covenant with man, though sinners, have a share in his glory. Moreover, Jesus showed us the way to really eradicate sin and selfishness, through the power of the cross.
Reflect on the moment we partook in the sufferings of Jesus and of our brothers and sisters. Reflect on the moment when it is not the comfortable life that united families and communities but partaking in the sufferings of one another. Finally, reflect on the path Jesus took to cause our forgiveness, through the Offering of his life for love of us. Then we shall see how the world teems with life from those who are ready to serve and give.
Comments