Dear Diary
This morning, before Church, Sister Mary Claire and I listened to Bishop Barron’s homily on the little radio. He spoke about the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. At first I thought the Cross was only something sad and painful, because it was used for punishment. But Bishop Barron said that the very thing that seemed scary and terrible became the sign of Jesus’ love. The early Christians didn’t hide the Cross but lifted it high, because through it Jesus saved us.
Sister Mary Claire told me that when I look at the Crucifix above the altar, I should remember that God can make even hard things shine with love. She said Saint Paul wanted to know only “Christ crucified,” because that is where God’s love is shown most of all.
During Mass, Mini sat up straight beside me in the pew, her ears in airplane mode, as if she too was looking up at the Crucifix. I felt like she understood in her own way that it was something holy. I whispered “thank you, Jesus” for loving us so much.
Evening Prayer
Dear Jesus,
Thank You for loving us on the Cross.
Help me carry my little crosses with love, and keep my eyes on You, always.
Love,
Kathy
This morning, before Church, Sister Mary Claire and I listened to Bishop Barron’s homily on the little radio. He spoke about the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. At first I thought the Cross was only something sad and painful, because it was used for punishment. But Bishop Barron said that the very thing that seemed scary and terrible became the sign of Jesus’ love. The early Christians didn’t hide the Cross but lifted it high, because through it Jesus saved us.
Sister Mary Claire told me that when I look at the Crucifix above the altar, I should remember that God can make even hard things shine with love. She said Saint Paul wanted to know only “Christ crucified,” because that is where God’s love is shown most of all.
During Mass, Mini sat up straight beside me in the pew, her ears in airplane mode, as if she too was looking up at the Crucifix. I felt like she understood in her own way that it was something holy. I whispered “thank you, Jesus” for loving us so much.
Evening Prayer
Dear Jesus,
Thank You for loving us on the Cross.
Help me carry my little crosses with love, and keep my eyes on You, always.
Love,
Kathy
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