Talking the Talk is Simple, Walking the Walk-Not So Much
Can We Console Jesus on the Cross?
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Holy week this year was very profound for me. As I grow in knowledge and understanding of my faith our liturgical celebrations have become much more awesome and meaningful.
Jesus died such a horrible and cruel death, terrible beyond our comprehension and imagination. He did it for you and me. I know that we hear this all the time, but think about this, he did it for you and me individually. If you or I had been the only ones in the whole universe in need of salvation, he would have died just for you or just for me alone. He would have gone through all of that just for you or me. He loves us that much! That is just how personal all this is. Is really is all about me and Jesus and you and Jesus.
Jesus underwent a scourging that ripped his beautiful and poor body to shreds, was crowned with thorns that dug into his head and caused blood to drip down into his eyes and mouth. He then, after being severely beaten, almost to death, was forced to carry a 100 pound cross uphill about a quarter of a mile. Once he arrived at the execution destination, they stripped him naked, drove dull stakes into his hands and feet, all while mocking and making fun of him. He witnessed his mother’s anguish as he was hoisted up high on that cross. He hung in unbearable pain struggling for breath and air as his joints became dislocated and his heart filled with fluid and failed.
And he thought of us.
Christ revealed to St. Faustina that he thought of us on the Cross. With God there is no time. He is eternally now. He could see then, what we do now.
Do you yearn to console Jesus as he hangs on the cross? Then spend time in adoration. Our time in adoration now, consoled Jesus then. He sees us adoring him then, and it brings him comfort. I know that it is hard to wrap your head around, it is so supernatural. We can comfort him.
How awesome is that we can do this? Can you find the time this week? Or every week?
It will not only console Jesus, it will transfigure us. Is there a better way to spend an hour, is there anything better to do than spend this time consoling our Lord, and transforming ourselves?
About the Author
I am a 57 year old, wife and mother of two grown sons. I am Cradle Catholic and experienced a reversion to the faith several year ago that moved me to dive more deeply into an understanding of the church and it’s doctrines and dogmas. The more I read, and discover, the deeper my love of the Catholic Church and her teachings becomes.
I become the Executive Director of a very active and busy Crisis Pregnancy Center on the West side of Cincinnati in October 2021. God is so good and answers prayers even though He knows at times, we have no idea what we are asking for. I left this job a few days ago, after having my heart broken and idea of working for a Catholic institution disallusioned. I am so honored and humbled to have had the experience to serve women and the unborn in this capacity! I am also very grateful for God, allowing me to see for myself, that perhaps such a calling was not His long term plan for me. Perhapos returning to Catholic 365 is more to his liking and fits more into his plan for me. I hopefully can once again be more active with content to this wonderful website.
I live in Cincinnati, Ohio where I attended the same parochial grade school and public high school that my two boys attend. I sang in the choir for 35 years and have also been a cantor. I recently left singing in church because i found it to be a grave distraction to the awesome significance of the Liturgy. I haven't looked back, and love the Mass now more than ever! I have been a past member of the Education Commission and have devoted many hours to the well being of St. Ann Church and School (now Our Lady of Grace).
I look forwad to being back and submitting more articles and content. I love being able to share my faith and use this platform as a way to express my deep love and devotion to our Lord. We need each other, and what a wonderful way to connect with others!
