“Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against(and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2:35 Jesus. God made man, a child, presented in a temple followed by a prophesy … Continue reading The Deep Joy In the Suffering of Christ – The Fourth Joyful Mystery.
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Embodying Sorrow With Perfect Love – The Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.
If I could have five minutes on my own in St Peter’s Basilica I’d spend them in prayer before Michelangelo’s Pieta. It is the most exquisite piece of art that I have ever seen. I still kick myself for not ever having risen from my sleep early enough to arrive before the crowds who flood … Continue reading Embodying Sorrow With Perfect Love – The Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.