"For the love of Christ urges us on." (2 Corinthians 5:14)
St. Paul in the second reading this Sunday gives us a glimpse of the motivating factor in his life. The Lord shared with Ananias when Paul was baptized all that he would have to suffer for him. Paul himself later will share in detail all the different hardships he had endured for Christ.
Those who Christ calls his friends, he gives a share of his cross. The apostles considered as trophies those pains. How many times we are tempted to throw in the towel or call it quits when we feel we can't give any more. At that very moment we recall all that the Lord has done for us and out of nowhere we find strength to carry on.
Questions for Reflection:
- Have I experienced that where my human limitations end, the grace of God begins?
- When I am tempted to stop fighting does the thought of Christ crucified out of love for me give me strength?
- Is there an area of my life where I lack generosity that increased love for Christ can't solve?
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