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OF THE CROSS We Adore You, O Christ, And We Praise You. In past 'Way of the Cross' tradition, the Fourteenth Station was usually the last one. In contemporary times, a Fifteenth Station or the Resurrection scene is often shown or emphasized. Without the Resurrection, without new life, the journey to Galgatha would appear hopeless. Five figures are shown in the Fifteenth Station scene. Christ, alive and well, is doing what he loves doing the most, that of relating to the others with the fullness of his presence. Three persons are very taken by the Risen Lord and they are reflecting this by their actions. One person, reaching out to touch Christ, appears to be satisfying his doubt just as Jesus' disciple, Thomas, was called to do. Two others have fallen to their knees, overwhelmed to see the resurrected Christ after having witnessed his agonizing journey to Galgatha and his cruel death on the cross just a few hours prior to this encounter. Discovering that the tomb was empty the...women hurried away ...half-overjoyed, half-fearful, and ran to carry the good news to his disciples. Suddenly, without warning, Jesus stood before them and said, 'Peace!' The women came up and embraced his feet and did him homage. At this Jesus said to them, 'Do not be afraid, go and carry the Good News to my brothers and sisters... (Matt. 28: 8-10). |
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The individual, most distant from Christ
and behind a wall, looks familiar--for he represents the person
who nailed Jesus to the Cross--actually each of us. Downcast, confused,
and separated from Christ, this individual still refuses to believe
in the Risen Lord. Respecting each person totally, yet wanting all
to believe in Him, Jesus' words to Thomas are meant for us, Do
not persist in your unbelief, but believe! (John 20: 27).
And along with this admonition, Jesus invites us to allow the
Holy Spirit to work through us to spread the Good News. Full
authority has been given to me both in heaven and on earth; go,
therefore, and make disciples of all the nations. Baptize them
in the name of the 'Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.'
Teach them to carry out everything I have commanded you. And know
that I am with you always, until the end of the world! |