14/09/2015

The Cross +

The Cross +

   Today we celebrate the Triumph of the Cross. There are two aspects of the cross: sorrow and glory – a sign of contradiction and the source of our salvation.

"A housewife was busy doing the house chores when suddenly her husband came from behind embracing her tightly and carried her around the house lovingly. The woman surprisingly blurted out: “Hey sweetheart why the sudden affection?” To which the husband retorted: “Well, the priest today in his homily said that we have to carry our crosses daily with love.”

            What a wonderful application of Jesus’ words about loving our crosses. Wouldn’t it be nice if you embrace your husband/wife/friends/relatives/teachers/children instead of cursing them as your crosses in life? You can practically apply these to people you consider crosses in your lives. And you will see the transformation it will make in any of your relationships.

            What could possibly be our crosses? Uncharitable criticisms, insults, indifference, ingratitude, illness, disability, infidelity, endless tasks, unrewarding work, abandonment, etc.? Heed Jesus’ call about the cross as a blessing and life will be more bearable and meaningful. God bless.

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