Luis Dufaur
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Way of the Cross 3: Jesus Falls the First Time (Ireland) by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira. More on WAY OF THE CROSS page of "Orações e Milagres medievais" Third Station Jesus Falls the First Time What then …More
Way of the Cross 3: Jesus Falls the First Time (Ireland)
by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira.
More on WAY OF THE CROSS page of "Orações e Milagres medievais"
Third Station
Jesus Falls the First Time
What then, Lord? Was it not justifiable for Thee to abandon Thy cross? By carrying it until all Thy strength was exhausted, until the insupportable weight of the wood hurled Thee to the ground, hadst Thou not clearly proved that it was impossible for Thee to continue? Thine obligation was fulfilled. Let the angels of heaven carry Thy cross for Thee now. Thou hast suffered in full measure all that was possible. What more wouldst Thou have to give?
Nevertheless, by acting in another way, Thou didst give my cowardice a sublime lesson. With Thy strength exhausted, Thou didst not renounce the burden but askest for yet more strength to carry the Cross once again. And Thou didst obtain it.
The life of a Christian is difficult today. To be obligated to struggle unremittingly against oneself in order to keep …More
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@Luis...beautiful! thank you! 🤗