My Dear People,
The scandal of the Holy Cross was not a reality the Apostles were ready to accept easily. Amidst Peter’s promise not to abandon the Lord, he later did so in fear. The Transfiguration was a preparation of the Apostles Peter, James and John to be able to withstand the horrors of the Crucifixion. Only John remained by Jesus during his execution. The rest fled. After Moses and Elijah disappeared from Mount Tabor, Jesus calms the Apostles and says, “Rise, do not be afraid.” Jesus then tells them to keep the matter quiet until He had been raised from the dead.
How are the Crucifixion and Resurrection related? One was necessary for the other to take place. Jesus had to die on the Cross, in order to be raised up on the 3rd day. During Lent, Jesus can teach us to die to ourselves, so that He might raise us up to Himself. Be attentive to the Lord’s presence during these 40 days. Stay close to Him and learn to be wise.
Entrusting you to the care of Our Lady,
Fr. Mark Bozada
May we seek the living God this Lent, confessing our many sins, and choosing to live a more merciful life.
Mother Mary said at Fatima: "My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and the sure way which will lead you to God." St. Thomas Aquinas said: "The things we love tell us who we are!" With that in mind, I will try to post each day something about Our Blessed Lady, items about the Holy Roman Catholic Church, and public domain Catholic books too! I pray you enjoy my ministry! Below are two albums of pictures that I created: 1. Our grand daughter Adrianna. 2. Tears of Mary!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Fr. Bozada: Learn To Be Wise
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