Saturday, April 12, 2014

Reflections on the Way of the Cross

At St James Catholic Church this year, I made a very strong appeal for members to come to the Stations of the Cross this year.  We had a wonderful turnout this year – between 150 and 200 individuals joining us to pray the Stations of the Cross each week, both in Spanish and in English. Our wonderful Junior High Youth Group led the stations last night – a big thank you to them and to their advisors Ms. Dawn and Ms. Laine for a great job!  Here are some closing reflections from the Conclusion to the stations that we prayed last night – they are a wonderful commentary on our Lenten Journey:


We have walked the way of the cross with Jesus during Lent.  We have explored his way of love.  We did not do this just to remember events that happened in the past, but rather we did this to transform the way we live today.  Now we are challenged to change the way we walk on this earth.  We are challenged to walk with love by being people of responsibility, acceptance, faith, commitment, humility, compassion, friendship, selflessness, endurance, simplicity, forgiveness, trust, openness, and hope,  May God’s grace guide us on our journey of faith.  We ask this through the Holy Spirit, and through the salvation we receive through Christ Our Lord.  AMEN.

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