Beneath the cross at St. Helen, during and after the evening service of the Passion of the Lord. I couldn't believe how strongly Word resonated with me during the Mass when I fixed my gaze upon that crucifix.
Observe how great my love for you, my precious child, my beloved brother, my dear friend. It is limitless. I pour myself out for you completely, I who came from infinity and return to infinity to bring you home with me.
See, my servant shall prosper, he shall be raised high and greatly exalted. (Is 52:13) - See how I am exalted, my beloved one, that you might look upon me and live! (cf Jn 3:14-15 and Num 21:8) By my stripes you are made whole (Is 53:5), cleansed of your sin in the only way that you could believe the Truth of such a seemingly impossible wonder! See how True it is that with God all things are possible (Lk 18:27). even that you would die in me to rise with me. But do not skip ahead, for my people remain in their tombs and need for me to call them out through you and with you. Rest in me, my dear one, that I may restore you for the work ahead.
I shall see you in a long life (Is 53:10), my dear child, in my eternal life which I have prepared for you, having won pardon for your offenses that you may be righteous. (Is 53:11)
Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered, and when he was made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him. (Heb 5:8-9)
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