“Jesus, may every cross I see remind me of all that you have done for me. So it isn’t surprising that we often tend to slight serious meditation and prayer as something not really necessary. “Jesus, I praise and exalt you, for by your holy cross you have redeemed me-and not only me, but all who have ever called upon your name!” November 19 Daily Reflections I WAS SLIPPING FAST We A.A.’s are active folk, enjoying the satisfactions of dealing with the realities of life. Now, even when I do sin, I know for certain that I can repent and receive your forgiveness. Today, with all those in heaven and on earth, I bend my knee and confess you as my Lord (2:10-11). “Jesus, your Father bestowed on you ‘the name that is above every name’ (Philippians 2:9). Jesus, I praise and exalt you for your sacrifice, one that I don’t deserve and could never repay you for. No, you had to experience the fate of every human being: death itself-and a tortured, painful, humiliating one at that! But you were the only One who could save us, so you willingly took our sins to the cross and reconciled us to the Father. It wasn’t enough for you to take on our human nature. Though He is our own God, we apply ourselves but little to Him, and ask but little of Him. “Jesus, you became ‘obedient to death, even death on a cross’ (Philippians 2:8). IT is strange how little use we make of the spiritual blessings which God gives us, but it is stranger still how little use we make of God Himself. Jesus, thank you for so great and weighty a gift! What humility this required! And yet you gladly took on your Father’s mission because you knew that it was the only way to give me a share of your divine nature. What did this cost you? You emptied yourself and took the form of a slave, all out of love for me (Philippians 2:7). “Jesus, you are fully God, yet you became a man in order to save us. Let’s use the words of this hymn to offer Jesus-who is now “greatly exalted” in heaven-our own hymn of praise and adoration (Philippians 2:9). My Catholic Life offers daily reflections, meditations and prayers focused on the Gospel of the day, the gift of Divine Mercy, our Lords Passion. Scholars believe that today’s second reading was probably taken from a hymn sung by the early Christians. That’s why we need a special feast like today so that we can reflect on the immensity of Jesus’ sacrifice and the salvation it has accomplished for us. But like any familiar object, we can get so used to seeing the image of Christ crucified that it loses its impact. (Philippians 2:9)Īs Catholics, we place crucifixes everywhere: around our necks, on the walls of our home, and above the altar of every church. ![]() Not a subscriber? Subscribe for only $12 (Save $4). Subscribers: Please log in to view the Mass readings. DAILY MASS READINGS AVAILABLE WITH A SUBSCRIPTIONĪccess daily Mass readings, meditations and articles, as well as special resources, by becoming a subscriber or logging in.
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