Saturday, November 1, 2008

The Scourging

The omnipotent God engaged in combat with His most bitter enemy, not in strength of His own majesty, but in our human infirmity.---Pope St. Leo the Great (5th century)
 
When you are praying the rosary, and are on the second decade of the Sorrowful Mysteries, take your time. The scourging of Jesus took time. They beat Him mercilessly and each wound was for our sins. Each chunk of flesh that was ripped from His back was for our prideful will that does not turn to Him in humility, love, and trust. When you are meditating on this Mystery, realize with what great love you are loved, and hold on to each word a bit longer.
 
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Image:William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905) - The Flagellation of Our Lord Jesus Christ (1880).jpg

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