During the Triduum Sacrum, we followed Jesus
Christ through His suffering, most especially on Good Friday. We witnessed the
depth of His sacrifice for our salvation. As we meditated on the Stations of
the Cross, we were taught that it was love that nailed Him to the wood; because
He chose love, He remained there. His ultimate purpose was to lead us away from
sin.
We might reflect now on the most painful
moments of our own lives. When we experience suffering, we often struggle to
understand the true value of our "cross." We ask: Why did God
allow me to suffer so much? Why did this happen to me? There are scars on
our hearts that we often prefer to forget.
Yet, we must ask: What is the kind of sorrow
God wants me to experience?
My heavenly Father, please help me to
understand the value of all suffering. Strengthen me so that I may face my
trials with human dignity, just as Jesus Christ did. I desire to accept the
whole story of my life. I need Your grace to support me, for I am often too
weak to face these challenges alone.
I pray for the grace to repent and change my
ways. As a follower of Christ, I seek to be ready for whatever You have
prepared for me. I surrender my past, my present, and my future to You. I trust
in Your perfect, Holy Will, knowing it leads me away from sin and toward
salvation.
Help me understand that godly sorrow is a
necessary part of my journey to cleanse me from sin. Open my spiritual eyes so
that I may see my life as You see it - clearer and deeper. May Your Holy Spirit
encourage me on my spiritual journey, especially in times of suffering.
Reflection on 2 Corinthians 7:9-16 by Józef Trzebuniak.
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