Spirituality of the
Readings
John Foley,
S. J.
Look at the Cross
Would the victim of a gunshot get well by staring at the gun or a drawing of it? Why would a snakebite victim be cured by gazing at a snake image?
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| In
Exile
Ron Rolheiser, OMI
Turning Our Eyes Toward Heaven
The martyr has his or her eyes lifted up towards heaven, in contrast to the eyes of the executioners and onlookers which are cast downwards.
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| Glancing Thoughts
Eleonore
Stump
Just Look at Him
In our disheartened condition, we think that there is nothing for our souls to eat or drink in this life, because God is hidden from us. But, in fact, God has provided what we need to live, whether we see it or not.
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| The Perspective of
Justice
Gerald
Darring
Suffering and Salvation
We do not run away from humiliation, but rather we joyfully accept humiliation for the sake of the glory of God.
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Discussion Questions
Anne
Osdieck
Jesus, Humble and Exalted
This reading says Jesus did not seek equality with God. Do you think people seek such equality, even subconsciously? How are you about that? more… |
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A
Poem
to Sit With
J. Janda
Jesus Speaks II
if you wish
to ask pardon
and be
pardoned—
it will be
given
to you
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