As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about a phrase I read in a reflection, “CROSS BEARERS FOR CHRIST.” What a powerful phrase, as each of us are called to be CROSS BEARERS! Being a CROSS BEARER, like Simon of Cyrene, means to take action, to not be afraid to get into the arena, to use our brokenness for service Many people sat back and watched Jesus go by, but Simon of Cyrene took action.
We hear in scripture, Matthew 16:24-26, “If anyone wishes to come after ME, He must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow ME.” The world will always remember the name of Simon of Cyrene because he helped Jesus with the cross. We all have CROSSES TO BEAR, and we need each other to help to carry them.
Today, think of friends who need help carrying the Cross and become a CROSS BEARER. Call them, visit them, enter into their passion and be a friend. What a beautiful world it would be if we helped each other carry our crosses.
Have a blessed day!
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Good Morning Father Craig , thank you for the Scriptures today and the message . That is so very true . The world would be a better place . Have a Blessed Day ♥️🙏🙏
Thank you Thank you Thank you
Buon Giorno Monsignor, your message today brought me to tears. I reread all of your messages 3 times to fully absorb the intent. This one struck a cord. I would not be here typing this message if it was not for the love of my family, friends and complete strangers. I post on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, as I’m a suicide survivor I truly believe Jesus saved my twice to share my story to all who ate/have struggled with severe depression, anxiety, loneliness, hopelessness & other mental struggles.
One of my crosses I bear & will help others understand what to do and what NOT to do if you have loved ones struggling with mental health. Plus sharing what I’ve dine to crawl out of my own he’ll hole, naturally and of course with medication, most importantly believing in our faith that God is with us and to keep getting up each and everyday and give it our all.
Going back to my social media, complete strangers who have become friends realized if I don’t post for several days I’m in a bad spot, they would send me texts or call me to see if they could help. I’ve had several strangers become BFFs,, God sends our own Cross Bearers when we need them, all we need to do is pay attention.
Have a great day