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Meditation on the Scourging at the Pillar

Fr. Ignatius of the Side of Jesus, Passionist

Amidst the thirty-one meditations encapsulating diverse facets of the Lord’s Passion and Death, this particular reflection centers on the agonizing scourging endured by Christ at the pillar. Through vivid imagery and poignant introspection, the meditation invites the devout to witness the excruciating brutality inflicted upon the sinless Savior, evoking a profound sense of empathy and reverence for His sacrificial journey towards redemption.

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Cultivating Compassion

St. Albert the Great

Saint Albert the great articulates that genuine compassion transcends mere sympathy, extending to all beings in need, regardless of differences or distances. He underscores its dual purpose: to alleviate suffering and to foster a deeper connection with the Divine. And identifies unmistakable signs of compassion, manifested in acts of selfless service and heartfelt empathy. Aspiring to instill this essential virtue in our spiritual journey, Albert offers a fervent prayer, entreating divine guidance in nurturing the boundless compassion within our souls.

Jesus and the Good Thief

Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich

Step into the profound world of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich’s mystical insights as she unveils the poignant journey of Christ’s suffering in ‘The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ.’ Delve deep into the vivid revelations of this visionary and mystic, gaining an intimate understanding of the profound sacrifice endured for humanity’s salvation.

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From Beast to Man

St. Francis de Sales

The Incarnation occurred in order to teach us to live no longer like brute animals, as people did after Adam’s fall, but with and according

Jesus Suffered To Gain Our Hearts

St. Alphonsus Liguori

Consider that Jesus suffered, even from the first moment of His life, and all for the love of us. During the whole of His life

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The First Pope’s Instruction On Suffering

Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, STD

As the universal shepherd is admonishing believers on the Christian way of life, he summarizes the virtues that are expected of believers and particularly calls us not to repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse. The willingness of Christians to forgive others is the hallmark of our faith in every age. The chief apostle beckons us to repay evil “with a blessing.” In this way, we allow grace to work and we in turn “inherit a blessing.” Holding on to bitterness and hate enslaves us, while forgiveness frees us. Peter’s guidance to “repay with a blessing” is in a sense a reflection of Jesus’ teaching to love our enemies.