CARRY MY CROSS
And many there began to believe in him. – John 10:42
I was blessed to join the Holy Land pilgrimage led by Bo Sanchez last
year. There were the awesome sights and wondrous churches built on holy
sites. We celebrated the Eucharist every day and worshipped with songs
and praises.
But I was most blessed by the people I was with during the trip. More
than being in the places where Jesus walked, I experienced Him through
new friends, mentoring opportunities from wise people, and through
loving affirmation from fellow pilgrims.
When we did the Way of the Cross in Jerusalem, I had to carry my heavy
keyboard through all the stations so I could play during the Mass. My
fellow pilgrims offered to help me carry my “cross” along the Via
Dolorosa.
Jesus spoke to me at that moment. He made me realize that I don’t have
to go to far places to meet Him. Because it is in each other that we can
experience Him as we bear each other’s crosses and help one another
strive for holiness.
This experience made me grow closer to Jesus, seeking Him not just in
holy places, but seeing Him in the heart of every person I meet. Didoy Lubaton (christianlubaton@yahoo.com)
Reflection: The Church is not a building; it is people building each other up.
Thank You, Jesus, for sending people to help me with my crosses in life.
Blessed Francesco Faa di Bruno, pray for us.
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