Reflection authored by Vicki Wagner, Parishioner

We go through life holding on to all of our hurts and angers instead of giving them to Jesus and letting go of them. Forgiving someone for a hurt they have caused you, makes you a better person. 

If a elderly man who is ready to die can forgive his father for something he has held on to in his heart for many years, we can also forgive. We all want to go to heaven when we die to live with Jesus through eternity.

The three minutes of power communicates the power of Jesus in a concise and compelling way. We need to give the people around us a reason for their hope. That Hope is only found in Jesus.

Jesus died on the cross for us to give us Hope. In heaven we will have the privilege of meeting all those who received their grace from the power of the cross.

As Christians we understand the power of the cross. The church pew we normally sit in at Mass each Sunday, is directly across from the cross that Jesus hangs on. Through out the Mass our eyes are always directed to the cross and the constant reminder of how much Jesus loves us that he died on the cross we we could be saved.

Through life many of us have been abused, abandoned by their Dads, discouraged or hurt by a best friend, bullied or maybe humiliated. There is so much suffering in the world today.

So many Christians including myself, wear a crucifix around our neck. A piece of jewelry to remind us of Jesus death on the cross. To some people that may feel what a sad necklace to wear, but it reflects the horrific death Jesus suffered. It reflects His selfless love He had for us. I wear my cross and bless Virgin Mary around my neck, always.

Share your three minutes by wearing a cross. Jesus remains at our side all the time. A daily rosary is what Pope Paul 11 said was his best prayer you could say. My daily rosary each day brings me many blessings. I thank God everyday for our health, family, home, friends and all our loved ones. 

We have all had a lot of challenges in our life. Losses, hurts, anxiety, and many other feelings, but if you give these over to Jesus, it relives your heart knowing Jesus will take these from you.

I have experienced Christ in my life, everyday. It might be small things but I know He listens.

Be grateful for everything Jesus gives you in life. share your gratefulness with others. It will make a difference in your life.

 

                                                                    God Bless