Reflection On Embracing The Cross

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Too many times, humans do not look at the true nature of the cross. Many focus on the Resurrection and the overwhelming action that is. There is nothing wrong, in that, but what about focusing on the cross? Truly looking at the brokenness that lies in the crucifixion; Jesus had to suffer and die for humanity. This was not a prim and proper act, it was a beautiful mess. Jesus was abused, neglected, and let out anguish. He felt everything that goes along with those actions.
Humans have a tendency not to want to think about the gruesome elements, but there is a necessity in this. In allowing one’s self to reflect on the Cross, one is abiding with Christ. In embracing the Cross, one is entering into a greater reality. This reality includes a deep union with God the Son. One comes to know the most intimate ways of Christ, and in doing so, comes to know their self in a deeper and more profound way. Abiding with Christ opens up the doors to vulnerability, which cultivates a more authentic self.
Embracing the cross gives an individual a greater purpose, similar to God becoming man for the purpose of Salvation for creation. In rooting one’s self in the cross, and glorifying it, one is aligning their …show more content…

In this Gospel account there are seven major signs or miracles. They manifest Jesus’ crucified divinity. The first sign of Jesus’ public ministry is the wedding at Cana. “Jesus did this as the beginning of his signs in Cana in Galilee and so revealed his glory, and his disciples began to believe in him” (John 2:11). From this one can gather the inevitability and the prophetic nature of the miracles. By disciples witnessing the signs they came to know Christ, before they knew what he would do. The signs are, in a way, the initial way of mediation to the Heavenly Kingdom. The signs revealed Jesus’ divine nature, by also very much showing his human

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