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My
Thoughts on the Way of the Cross
by Vicki Currie
As I pray the rosary novena to our Lady of
Sorrows, I know I need to practice all the attributes mentioned when praying
for our children to return to the Sacraments. Who doesn't need an increase
of patience, trust, and love? But, as I started praying the "Parent's Way of
the Cross” I began to see the strength that comes from this devotion.
In the First Station, Jesus has His trial. We, also, have
our own trial. We blame ourselves and ask, "What did I do wrong to cause my
children to leave the church?".
Our Lord carried His cross and was finally put to death. He
suffered so completely so we could have life in heaven with Him, the Father,
and the Holy Spirit. What better example could we have as parents? We must
die to our trying to control the situation with our children. And as Jesus
did when He commended His spirit to the Father on the cross, we must learn
to commend the lives of our children to Him for their return to the
Sacraments and the Church. Wait on the Lord and your reward in Heaven will
be great God Bless.
From "Silent Strength"
The Newsletter of the Marian Mantle Group, January, 2005
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