Sunday, April 19, 2015

The Cross of Life


"And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself."-John 12:32


"He himself bore our sins" in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; "by his wounds you have been healed."- 1 Peter 2:24


For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God- 1 Corinthians 1:18



Through the cross Jesus defeated our enemies - death and Satan and won pardon for our sins. His cross is the door to heaven and the key to paradise. The way to glory is through the cross. When the disciples saw the risen Lord they disbelieved for joy! How can death lead to life, the cross to victory? Jesus shows us the way and he gives us the power to overcome sin and despair, and everything else that would stand in the way of his love and truth. Just as the first disciples were commissioned to bring the good news of salvation to all the nations, so, we, too, are called to be witnesses of the resurrection of Jesus Christ to all who live on the face of the earth. Do you witness the joy of the Gospel to those around you?

"Lord Jesus, open our minds to understand the Scriptures that we may fully comprehend the truth of your word. Anoint us with your power and give us joy and boldness to proclaim the Gospel in word and deed."
Praise Jesus, risen from the dead! "Death is swallowed up in victory" (1 Cor 15:54). Alleluia forever!

As we say in the Eleventh Station of Cross, "My despised Jesus, nail my heart, mind, and soul to the cross. May I always be there to love You and never leave You again."

"I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me"- Galatians 2:20

May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. - Galatians 6:14

Prayer

Praise and thanks to You oh Lord Jesus for the amazing love and mercy that You envelope us with. Mary Mother of God , Our dear Mother, lead us through our journey of life to Jesus through Your intercessions and help. In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen.


Reading
Acts 3:11-26
Romans 5:12-21
Psalms 34

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