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Galatians
“…when the appropriate time had come, God sent out his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we may be adopted as sons with full rights. And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, who calls ‘Abba! Father!’ So you are no longer a slave but a son, and if you are a son, then you are also an heir through God.” (Galatians 4:4-7 / NET)
Philippians
“You should have the same attitude toward one another that Christ Jesus had, who, though he existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped, but emptied himself by taking on the form of a slave, by looking like other men, and by sharing in human nature. He humbled himself, by becoming obedient to the point of death – even death on a cross! As a result God exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow – in heaven and on earth and under the earth – and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father.” (Philippians 2:5-11 / NET)
The Cross of Christ
What is the Cross of Christ? What do love and compassion and salvation mean for which it stands?
Maybe, it means creation itself. It is the dazzling radiance of brother sun and the soft beam of sister moon; it is the twinkling lights of the shining stars that make one wish for a bright tomorrow. It is the refreshing drops of rain and the dry lands called earth; it is the trees of the forest whose long arms reach out for the sky. It is the birds in the air, the fishes in the seas and the wild beasts that roam the mountains; it is the enchanting beauty of the flowers in the field and the green grass thereon.
It is the Garden of Eden and the first bite of Adam and Eve; it is paradise lost and the promise of redemption. It is the call of Abraham and his act of faith that justified, the covenant with Noah and the ark which survived the storm. It is the charismatic leadership of Moses and the hard road to glory that was the Promised Land; it is David's throne and his courage that slew the terrible giant. It is Solomon's wisdom and the sweet songs of the psalmists for the Great Composer; it is Isaiah's messages on God's Holy Servant and the power of Love to fulfill the prophecy. It is the Virgin's womb that bore the Wonderful Child, Just Joseph who was standing by and angels singing praises to the Star of Bethlehem and the lovely Lamb of Calvary. It is a promised fulfilled and the Light shines on.
It is St. Peter to whom the keys of the gate of heaven was entrusted and St. Paul's conversion which inspires us all. It is St. Jerome's Vulgate and the wisdom of the ages; the Word is passed on and reason is crowned with faith.
That there are children in bright-colored dresses with their cheerful smiles and churches where they come to pray. The church opens its door and a faithful gathers, singing hymns and chanting praises. The dusk sets in, and a man takes his wife and child home; the door closes and a family unites in love.
These are the Cross of Christ ----- each of us and all of us together with the true and triumphant God forever.
Galatians
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22-23 / NET)
Philippians
“And my God will supply your every need according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19 / TEV)
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