As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about GOOD FRIDAY. I’ve always wondered why they called it Good Friday. It never seemed that good to me. Last night I watched “The Passion of Christ” by Mel Gibson. I have seen the movie many times, but I get something new out of it every time I watch it. This time, I was focused on other characters, on Peter, on His mother, Mary, on Simon of Cyrene, and on Veronica. Each of them had their own struggles in life and yet intimately entered into the Passion of Christ.
We, too, are called to enter into HIS PASSION, to die to self, to be honest with ourselves, and to ask who do we truly serve. Peter denied Christ, yet later embraced His cross. Simon stepped forward to remind us that we are not alone. Veronica was brave and pushed through the soldiers to wipe the face of Christ. And Mary had the courage to witness her Son’s suffering and still trust the FATHER that this was all part of a greater plan.
Throughout this Holy Season, reflect on the CROSS. Through the Passion, we are set FREE, free from the bondage of sin, free from the slavery of ego. We were invited into a wonderful life centered on the cross. Without GOOD Friday, we would never know this freedom.
Have a blessed and reflective day!