Icon of the Crucifixion
What do you notice?........Is there anything in the icon to which you are particularly drawn?........What prayers emerge as you gaze?..........
I will admit, I do not like to look at crucifixion scenes. It is really very hard for me, and takes a concerted effort not simply to turn away.
But that is the point, isn't it? Or at least one of them.........the invitation to see and to notice the depth of pain, suffering, and oppression in our world. And by looking and noticing, will it change us in the choices we make in our lives? Will we, like Jesus, choose to stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters, and work for the Kingdom----for good news for the poor, for release to the captives, for recovery of sight to the blind? Will we labor with God that the oppressed may go free?
My brothers and sisters, let us not turn away. Let us look at the very soul of what is before us, and be transformed as we commit ourselves each day to a life of love, service and solidarity with all God's beloved children.
With much love and many prayers,
Julia
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